Adoptions Advisor Part-Time

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Merriam, KS, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Adoptions Advisor Part-Time

Job Description

Class: Part Time - Non-Exempt August 2026

Location:

Merriam

Reports to: Senior Manager of Adoptions

Salary Range: $17 to $21 hourly

Great Plains SPCA located in Merriam, KS is the highest rated shelter in the Kansas City area that serves 7,000 animals and 500,000 residents annually. We are a results driven organization built on resiliency, compassion, inclusion, and accountability.

• Are you ready for a job that keeps you on your toes, both mentally and physically?
• Are you looking for a job where "predictable" is a dirty word?
• Are you as consistent as a cat's unwavering demand for treats at 3 a.m.?
• Want to make a daily difference for community pets?

Position Summary: This results-focused position is key to ensuring our pets find the right homes. Our matchmaking approach is centered on creating safe and lasting adoptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive results and movement of animals through our adoption process
• Ensure safe and successful adoptions through excellent customer service and matchmaking
• Uphold and promote a culture of high-quality customer service for all patrons
• Ability to ask appropriate questions and gather information during adoption screening process
• Manage adoption process from start to finish, including all necessary paperwork
• Ability to diffuse conflict and de-escalate situations when necessary
• Provide information to the public on all GPSPCA services and programs, communicating the organization’s culture, philosophies, and mission in a positive manner
• Understand animal behavior and common issues to create lasting and safe adoption matches
• Ability to speak to an animal’s medical or behavioral needs in a clear and positive manner
• Maintain knowledge of all adoptable animals to appropriately place them in adoptive homes
• Problem solve and think creatively to ensure a positive outcome for customers and animals in our care
• Maintain efficient interdepartmental communication, procedures, and processes
• Monitor health and behavior of adoptable animals, reporting concerns to Shelter Medicine or Behavior teams as needed
• Other duties as needed

Key Capabilities

• Key Competencies
  - Drive for Results, Resilience, Integrity, Problem Solving, and Customer Focus
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions or approaches to problems
• Manage multiple situations, people, and tasks simultaneously
• Ability to manage daily tasks and resolve problems with minimal guidance
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Accurate typing, data entry, and computer skills

Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year of related sales and customer service experience in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Prefer familiarity with computer functions and programs such as Internet and web-based programs, Microsoft Office, and Pet Point
• Knowledge and work-related experience with animals

Additional Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Work Conditions

Standard work schedule:
Saturday, Sunday and one weekday.

• Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats of all ages and temperaments
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Displays maturity, good judgment, professionalism, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and empathetic in stressful situations
• Compassion and empathy for animals and humans
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, carrying, and reaching
• Handle and restrain animals weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Lift 50 lbs. to waist height

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