posted on April 7, 2025, updated February 16, 2026Adoption staff members at CCHS greet the public and assist our patrons in finding their next animal companion. This is a full-time position. Hours will include weekend days, some evenings, and some holidays. Starting pay is $16.00 an hour.To apply please send resume and letter of interest to the Shelter Manager, Karen Simmons, at karen@cuhumane.org.Qualifications:- Experience handling animals is required- Knowledge and/or experience related to pet ownership- Friendly and outgoing- Effective communicator in person, via email, and over the phone- Adept at using a computer and performing accurate data entryResponsibilities include:- Answering phones and assisting callers- Facilitating safe and positive interactions between animals and potential adopters- Processing adoption applications- Explaining details of pet health and behavior records to adopters- Explaining details of adoption policies and contracts with adopters- Preparing the animal shelter for daily open-hours- Animal Care duties, such as kennel/cage cleaning, dog walkingBenefits:- Employee health insurance plan- Paid time off- Paid sick leave- Paid holidays- Simple IRA plan- Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)Psychological Considerations:- Self-motivated and hard working- Comfortable engaging with people- Remain calm under pressure- Flexible and able to shift between different tasksEnvironmental Considerations:- Must be able to work in a hectic and sometimes noisy environment- Work under pressure with interruptionsCognitive Considerations:- Must be able to represent the humane society in a positive manner- Must possess good safety awareness and judgementPhysiological Considerations:- Aspects of this job may be physically demanding and involve exposure to loud noise- Exposure to strong chemicals/cleaning products