Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist - Adoption Center

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MSPCA-Angell’s Boston Adoption Center is seeking a Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist to support adoption and surrender services. The role balances hands-on animal care with customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.

The position is full-time, on-site, with weekend days required. You will work across multiple levels of AWS roles, delivering compassionate service and contributing to the center's mission to place thousands of animals annually.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a client care or customer service position
• Spanish proficiency is encouraged

Responsibilities

• Care for animals at the adoption center, including exercise, food, water, enrichment and medications.
• Clean the adoption center rooms and cages.
• Participate in trainings and team discussions on behavior plans for all animals
• Provide in-depth adoption counseling to potential adopters for best match
• Provide empathetic surrender counseling and discuss alternatives when available

Job description

MSPCA-Angell’s Boston Adoption Center is seeking a Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist to support adoption and surrender services. The role balances hands-on animal care with customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.

The position is full-time, on-site, with weekend days required. You will work across multiple levels of AWS roles, delivering compassionate service and contributing to the center's mission to place thousands of animals annually.