Pays $21 - $28/hr — $8k below the Counselor market median of ~$67k (265 jobs)
Lead Adoption Counselor
About the Role
Animal shelter adoption counselor. $21-$28/hour. Full benefits. Some weekends required. PSLF eligible.
Join Mountain Humane as a Lead Adoption Counselor in Hailey, Idaho. 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
- Facilitate and implement the animal adoption process by matching potential adopters with the best possible new companion using approved matching systems and guidelines.
- Ensure Adoption Counselors adhere to guidelines in accordance with Mountain Humane’s policies and procedures.
- Oversee inventory of adoption supplies and communicate numbers with Senior Director regularly.
- Ensure proper phone etiquette and communications are being followed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in animal welfare, nonprofit operations, or customer service preferred.
- Professional Competencies.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21 - $28/hr.
- 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 Hailey, Idaho.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Adoption Counselor at Mountain Humane a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Animal Welfare counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Animal Welfare — Counselor Career Context
In Idaho, Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$92k across 58 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (15,736 listings).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Idaho's cost-of-living index is 102.1 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state — Idaho ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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