Part-Time Adoptions & Behavior Counselor | Dog Enrichment

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima County's Pima Animal Care Center seeks a part-time Adoptions & Behavior Counselor to join our Outcomes Team. You will engage with the community to place dogs, run enrichment activities, and perform behavioral evaluations. The role is customer-service focused, outdoors/indoors, and requires weekend coverage.

The position is 19 hours per week with a flexible, rotating schedule across all seven days. Prior animal-care or customer-service experience is preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or substituted by relevant education/experience.
• Preferred: bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience in customer service and animal care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide humane care and safe handling for dogs, cats, and small pets.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and supervise dog playgroups.
• Assist with enrichment, meet-and-greets, and adoptions processes.
• Document animal history, behavior, and health in shelter software.
• Administer vaccines and medications under veterinary guidance.
• Support intake, admissions, and kennel placements; maintain a clean facility.
• Safely operate County vehicles to transport animals and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Dog behavior assessment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pima County's Pima Animal Care Center seeks a part-time Adoptions & Behavior Counselor to join our Outcomes Team. You will engage with the community to place dogs, run enrichment activities, and perform behavioral evaluations. The role is customer-service focused, outdoors/indoors, and requires weekend coverage.

The position is 19 hours per week with a flexible, rotating schedule across all seven days. Prior animal-care or customer-service experience is preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus.