Adoption & Lifesaving Care Specialist

Best Friends Animal Society (Company); Kanab (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah is seeking Lifesaving & Care Specialists for the Adoption Hub. This temporary, part-time role supports daily lifesaving programs and animal care across locations, with emphasis on adoption and customer service.

The position requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered to support our no-kill mission.

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Customer-centric approach to adopters, partners, volunteers and staff.
• Ability to handle dogs and cats and discuss medical/behavioral traits.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with common office software and shelter platforms.

Responsibilities

• Promote pet adoptions with high-quality customer service.
• Counsel new pet parents and manage records and supplies.
• Assist adopters and volunteers, guiding interactions and match-making.
• Encourage memberships and charitable support for the mission.
• Maintain inventory of animal care supplies and ensure safety.

Skills

Bilingual

Customer-centric

Animal handling

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Resourceful

MS Office

Shelter software familiarity

Tools

Shelterluv

Ezyvet

Shopify

Docusign

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah is seeking Lifesaving & Care Specialists for the Adoption Hub. This temporary, part-time role supports daily lifesaving programs and animal care across locations, with emphasis on adoption and customer service.

The position requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered to support our no-kill mission.