Lead Adoption Counselor

Mountain Humane

1 month ago

Hailey, Idaho$21 - $28/hrFull TimeCounselorPSLF Eligible

✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Mountain Humane as a Lead Adoption Counselor – Animal Shelter Role in United States. Mountain Humane (in Hailey, Idaho) is on a mission to enrich the quality of life in our community by saving animals and changing lives. We do this through innovative programs that inspire and have impact beyond southern Idaho.

Key Responsibilities

adoption/post

Requirements

paced, physically and emotionally demanding environment Ability to train, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to staff and volunteers Strong administrative, organizational, and time

management skills with high attention to detail Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain flexibility, and work both independently and collaboratively Technical Skills Proficiency with Windows

adoption/post

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $21 - $28/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mountain Humane in United States.

Key Skills

Adoption Process FacilitationCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPriority ManagementTrainingMentoringAdministrative TasksOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention To DetailJudgmentFlexibilityMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnimal Behavior Knowledge

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Lead Adoption Counselor position at Mountain Humane includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Animal Welfare — Physician Career Context

This Animal Welfare position at Mountain Humane is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $21 - $28/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Hailey, Idaho.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Adoption Process Facilitation, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Priority Management, Training, Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Animal Welfare role.

Core responsibilities: This role leads the adoption process by guiding prospective adopters through applications and screenings, ensuring the team delivers exceptional customer service while supporting front-office operations. The Lead Adoption Counselor also mentors staff, implements process improvements in collaboration...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement with 3% Match, Veterinary Care Discount, Pet Care Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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