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Events Adoption Counselor

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time
United States, Arizona, Mesa
1920 South Lewis (Show on map)
Oct 07, 2025
Posting Date 10/07/25 Application Deadline 10/11/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $23.00 hourly Full Pay Range: $20.25 - $30.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Contractor (No Benefits) Department Animal Care and Control About the Position Do you have a passion for connecting adopters with pets, caring for animals, and creating positive experiences for both people and pets? As a part-time contract Events Adoption Counselor, you will play a vital role in matching animals with individuals looking to adopt, while also providing care for animals at offsite PetSmart adoption events. Your responsibilities will include transporting animals, conducting animal meet-and-greets and facilitating a conversational adoption process through open and engaging dialogue. As a key advocate for our mission, you'll help identify the needs of potential adopters and guide them through the adoption journey. This position is dedicated to increasing the number of dogs adopted from PetSmart locations, improving adoption rates, and reducing the length of stay for animals at MCACC. By achieving these goals, the role helps reduce stress on the dogs and enhances their chances of finding a forever home. This position requires working both at the shelter and at local PetSmart locations during all scheduled hours. Join us on the front lines of making a difference-connecting the people and pets of Maricopa County and helping them find their perfect match! This position is part-time at 19 hours per week as it is funded through a grant and is contingent upon the availability of grant funds. Employment in this role is subject to the continuation of funding and may be discontinued if funding is reduced or eliminated. Continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the current grant period. About Us Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation's largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn firsthand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Sick time, and parental leave Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience in a retail or similar customer service role One year of experience handling animals High school diploma or GED A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Six months or more performing dog-to-dog introductions or playgroups, preferably in a shelter or rescue environment. Experience performing dog-to-dog introductions or playgroups in a shelter-like environment Experience leading or working directly with volunteers in an animal welfare setting Animal behavior certifications such as CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, KPA-CTP, CTC or equivalent Job Contributions Conducts animal adoption meet and greets and reviews information and adoption materials with potential adopters Greets and assists customers, effectively addresses inquiries, and provides accurate information, all while maintaining a professional and helpful demeanor Performs accurate data entry including adoption processing, fee collection, entering animal, person, medical information, and creating and updating animal bios and photos Maintains a kennel floor presence and actively engages with the general public and the animals to facilitate matchmaking Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills, including clear and effective communication with others (staff, public, volunteers) that is professional, respectful and positive Transport animals to and from off-site adoption locations Ensures adoption area is clean and tidy throughout the day by mopping floors, cleaning kennels, wiping surfaces in meet and greet and lobby areas, and maintaining kennel signage/cards and play yards Conducts additional animal handling as needed, including restraint, walking, playgroups, and other duties Maintains and updates adoption packet information and supplies to ensure new adopters have all appropriate documentation and resources needed for their new pet Runs reports and performs related duties. Provides support with kennel cleaning, animal evaluations, events, enrichment, and other duties as assigned Working Conditions Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license with the ability to drive a 29' and 31' Vehicle Must complete animal handling training within 3 months of hire Candidates must be flexible to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays Staff are assigned to any shift, with any combination of days off, determined by the needs of the Department May be assigned to work at other shelter locations based on operational needs Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor, ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel Fast-paced animal shelter environment with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures, dogs and cats with unknown temperaments and behaviors, excessive noise, animal waste and fluids, deceased animals, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseases. Required to handle animals Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!