The Georgian Triangle Humane Society is a not-for-profit charity that provides abandoned, neglected and abused domestic animals a second chance in life at a forever home. The Adoptions Team facilitates the adoption and subsequent retention of approximately 1300 homeless animals annually, and the Cat Adoption Counselor contributes towards this success by answering questions about cat ownership, the adoption process and the cats and kittens available for adoption. This role is integral to matching the right cat (personality type, energy level, special home requirements, etc.) with the right adopter.
Cat Adoption Counselor – URGENT
Description
Reporting to the Adoptions Coordinator, the Cat Adoption Counselor prepares adoption kits, answers questions about the cats and kittens we have available for adoption. The Cat Adoption Counselor also assists the public with the identification of cats and kittens in the adoption rooms, provides assistance with the completion of adoption applications and facilitates the adoption. There is also the opportunity to attend off-site adoption events in the community.
Time Commitment
One shift a week, from 11.45am until approximately 4pm, (plus attendance at off-site events if desired). A minimum commitment of six months is required.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Consistent and open communication with Adoptions Coordinator
- Review information on cats available for adoption (name, age, background, medical / special needs, etc.)
- Spend time with cats to assist with the perfect match
- Answer visitors’ and potential adopters’ questions about cats available for adoption
- Use microchip scanner to identify cats
- Answer basic questions about the organization
- Seize opportunities during conversation to transition potential adopters into volunteers or donors
- Outline ‘Adopters Welcome’ process to potential adopters
- Assist adopters with completion of adoption applications
- Ensure any behavioural or health related questions specific to the animal are communicated
- Diligently and thoroughly address concerns raised by adopters to prevent adoption returns
- Decide on suitability of potential adopter for cat selected
- Assist Customer Service Coordinators with adoption processing
- Assist Dog Adoption Counselor during shift, as needed
- Prepare adoption kits on an as needed basis
- Attend ad hoc local off-site adoption events, if desired
Qualifications
- 18 years of age minimum
- Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare
- Experience working with or handling cats
- Self motivated
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good communication skills
- Administrative skills
- Ability to follow protocol
- Ability to work alone and in a team environment
- Knowledge of, or experience with, PetPoint an asset
- Versed in using a device such as an iPad / tablet
- Willingness to learn Dog Adoption Counselor role, to support teammates as needed (cross-training will be provided)
Positions currently available
URGENT! Please consider joining our Adoptions Team for a weekly Saturday shift and have the pleasure of seeing happy families heading home with their new feline best friend.
All applications and enquiries are acknowledged, so please check your email inbox (and junk/spam folder) for a response.
