Top 32 Animal shelter Jobs in Elmhurst, Il

Animal Adoption Counselor
Hinsdale Humane Society —Hinsdale, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hinsdale Humane Society —Hinsdale, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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1d
Part Time Volunteer Coordinator
Animal Care League —Oak Park, IL
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Shelter Care & Cleaning Assistant
Border Tails Rescue —Northbrook, IL
- From $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Flexible schedule
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Adoption Counselor
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter —Deerfield, IL
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Social Media & Content Creator
Naperville Area Humane Society —Naperville, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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3d
Associate, Animal Care
PAWS Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid time off
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Assistant Manager, Animal Care
PAWS Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $21.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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2d
Animal Care Giver
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment —Naperville, IL
- $15 an hour
- Overtime
- Clinic experience
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Special Events & Fundraising Coordinator
Naperville Area Humane Society —Naperville, IL
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Animal Care Team Supervisor
Animal Care League —Oak Park, IL
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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10d
Shelter Experience & Adoptions Manager
Tree House Humane Society —Chicago, IL
- $53,830 - $63,250 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Merchandising
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Veterinary Medical Receptionist
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment —Naperville, IL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
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Senior Director, Shelter Population
PAWS Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 8 years
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
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Supervisor, Shelter Services
Tree House Humane Society —Chicago, IL
- $21.58 - $23.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
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Community Engagement & Outreach Coord (II)
Tree House Humane Society —Chicago, IL
- $19.62 - $21.78 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Animal Care Technician, Part-time
Anderson Humane —South Elgin, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Puppy Yoga Instructor (Part-Time / Contract) — Rescue Events
Kitten Paws and Downward Dogs —Chicago, IL
- $75 - $150 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Teaching
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Veterinary Assistant I - Surgery
Tree House Humane Society —Chicago, IL
- $17.84 - $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clinic experience
- High school diploma or GED
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Clinic Operations Manager
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment —Naperville, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clinic experience
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Computer skills
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Animal Adoption Counselor

Hinsdale Humane Society -
Hinsdale, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$16 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount

Qualifications

Customer communication
Teamwork
Multitasking
Records management
Attention to detail
Manual handling

Full Job Description

Job Title: Adoption Counselor

Location: Hinsdale Humane Society

Job Type: Part-Time, Tuesday, Friday-Sunday

About Us: Hinsdale Humane Society is dedicated to promoting animal welfare and finding loving homes for animals in need. We strive to educate the community about responsible pet ownership and provide a safe, nurturing environment for the animals in our care

Position Overview: The Adoption Counselor plays a vital role in connecting animals with their forever homes. This position involves working closely with the public to assess the needs of both animals and potential adopters, providing exceptional customer service, and facilitating the adoption process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

Adoption Counseling: Assist potential adopters by assessing their needs, educating them about our animals, and matching them with suitable pets based on lifestyle and preferences.
Animal Care Knowledge: Learn and communicate detailed information about each animal’s behavior, health, and history to provide accurate guidance to adopters.
Customer Service: Provide a warm and welcoming experience for visitors, answering questions and addressing concerns about adoption and animal care.
Application Processing: Review and process adoption applications, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and accurately maintained in our records. Ensure proper documentation protocol being followed for potential adopters.
Post-Adoption Support: Follow up with adopters to provide resources, answer questions, and ensure successful transitions for both the animals and their new families.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow staff and volunteers to support shelter operations, including daily animal care, events, and community outreach initiatives.
Volunteer Collaboration: Assist volunteers throughout the adoption process
Data Management: Information noted during interview process is properly communicated and documented in the system
Animal Care: Maintain cleanliness of animal living areas while ensuring appropriate animal interaction and handling to meet their needs

Qualifications:

Passion for animal welfare and experience in customer service or counseling preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse individuals and families.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Basic knowledge of animal behavior and care is a plus; training will be provided.
Must be at least 18 years of age to work directly with animals.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed.

Working Conditions:

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with exposure to animals.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and stand for long periods.
Reliable transportation to/from work is required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Preferred)
Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Hinsdale, IL 60521 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Hinsdale, IL 60521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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animal shelter jobs in elmhurst, il

Animal Adoption Counselor

Volunteer Coordinator

Part Time Volunteer Coordinator

Shelter Care & Cleaning Assistant

Adoption Counselor

Social Media & Content Creator

Associate, Animal Care

Assistant Manager, Animal Care

Animal Care Giver

Special Events & Fundraising Coordinator

Animal Care Team Supervisor

Shelter Experience & Adoptions Manager

Veterinary Medical Receptionist

Senior Director, Shelter Population

Supervisor, Shelter Services

Community Engagement & Outreach Coord (II)

Animal Care Technician, Part-time

Puppy Yoga Instructor (Part-Time / Contract) — Rescue Events

Veterinary Assistant I - Surgery

Clinic Operations Manager

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