Adoptions Specialist

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region

Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso Pueblo and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200 employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

At the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) we believe in compassionate care for animals safe and vibrant communities and socially conscious sheltering. As an Adoptions Specialist youll be a key part of that vision-helping pets find loving homes while supporting the people who care for them.

What Youll Do

As an Adoptions Specialist youll bring our mission to life every day by:

Providing exceptional customer service and adoption guidance to ensure each pet finds their perfect match.
Training and mentoring Adoptions Representatives helping new team members understand both our procedures and our values.
Offering leadership on the adoption floor to keep operations smooth compassionate and efficient.
Handling challenges thoughtfully-always with empathy for people and animals alike.
Collaborating with coworkers and volunteers to maintain a welcoming safe and organized adoption environment.

About You

Youre motivated by making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. You bring:

A high school diploma or equivalent (some college coursework is a plus).
Six months or more of customer service experience; animal care experience a plus.
Excellent communication problem-solving and teaching skills.
A calm professional attitude under pressure.
A valid Colorado drivers license (preferred).

Working Conditions

Our adoption floor is dynamic-full of life teamwork and the occasional wagging tail or gentle purr. Youll need to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally multitask around frequent interruptions and work weekends and holidays.

Why HSPPR

When you join HSPPR youre not just starting a job-youre joining a movement. Our team is dedicated to creating communities where all pets and people can thrive. We offer:

A positive mission-driven culture where your work truly matters.
Opportunities for growth through training and collaboration.
The chance to help build connections that change lives-one adoption at a time.

Bring your compassion leadership and love for animals to HSPPR-and help us create a better future for pets and people.

In addition to competitive salaries we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.

Benefits include:

Health Insurance 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary Dental and vision Plans Supplemental Group Life Insurance Short and long term disability Insurance Paid time off Holidays Direct Deposit Personal Pet Perks Wellness Programs Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program go to

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care our organization and our community.

Core Values Statements-

Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness respect and compassion.
Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community and by standing united in our decisions.
Excellence: We are passionate about our mission and strive for excellence through continual learning innovation and the development of our board staff and volunteers.
Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation verification of citizenship/immigration status and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position by applying for this position you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.

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