Pays $45,796 - $68,695 — Counselor market median is ~$61k (45 jobs)
City of Memphis
Adoption counseling at Memphis Animal Shelter. Salary $45,796-$68,695. Work with pets and adopters. Process paperwork and educate on animal care.
Join City of Memphis as a Adoption Counselor in Memphis, Tennessee.
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The Adoption Counselor provides counseling to prospective pet adopters, greeting visitors, conducting interviews, screening applications, and recommending suitable animals based on lifestyle. This role also involves processing adoption paperwork, collecting fees, maintaining records, and monitoring animal behavior.
Candidates need a High School Graduate/GED Equivalent education, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Psychology, or a related field plus two years of professional counseling experience involving animal services. Working experience with animals is strongly preferred, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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