Careers
Join the Humane Society team! We are seeking energetic and dedicated people to help us advance the welfare and protection of animals in Sonoma County. Working at the Humane Society is a rewarding experience in a warm, loving animal atmosphere. Full and part-time job opportunities become available throughout the year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with full-time benefits such as life insurance, health, vision and dental insurance. Employees also receive discounts on all of our services including veterinary care for their own pets.
Full and part-time job opportunities become available throughout the year. If you want to make a difference, send resume and salary history to: Susan Holzer, Director of Human Resources, at sholzer@sonomahumane.org or P.O. Box 1296, Santa Rosa, CA 95402.
Current Job Openings
Development Director
The Humane Society is seeking a creative and experienced fundraising professional to develop and implement a plan to realize significant growth in donations. Five years of progressive experience in fund development in nonprofit or for-profit organizations is preferred. Alternative experience may be in sales or marketing/public relations.
Compensation based on experience and achievements. Health, vision and dental benefits provided.
If you want to make a difference, send resume and salary history to: Susan Holzer, Director of Human Resources, at sholzer@sonomahumane.org or P.O. Box 1296, Santa Rosa, CA 95402.
“Immediate Opening” Part-Time Adoption Counselor
The Part-Time Adoption Counselor will be responsible to find good homes for dogs, cats and other animals both at the shelter and at off site adoption events, while creating a positive experience for prospective adopters.
Responsibilities include:
- Actively reaching out to and interacting with the general public, specifically talking with prospective adopters to find out what they are looking for in a pet.
- Interacting with / getting to know the animals and talking with prospective adopters about them in order to make the best possible match.
- Photographing adoptions and keep record of positive adoption stories.
- Helping people through the adoption process, reviewing adoption applications, interviewing applicants in a conversational way, making decisions to finalize or deny an adoption, and communicating with the applicant in such a manner that maintains a courteous and friendly attitude even when declining a request.
- Willingness and ability to learn the Infinity computer program we use to track animals in the shelter.
- Willingness and ability to learn about cat and dog behavior, common issues, and ways to address them in order to make good adoption matches and to keep animals in homes.
- Transporting animals, cages and other equipment to and from off site events.
- Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members.
- Filling in for other areas and performing other task/functions as needed, including helping out at special events.
- Be able to work holidays and weekends.
Specific Job Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills. The person for this job would be personable, outgoing, patient, professional, and able to get along will with a variety of people. Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place.
- Maturity, good judgment and a professional personal appearance.
- The ability to remain pleasant and calm even in stressful situations.
- Ability to read and write.
- Flexibility, ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Computer and phone experience.
Educational Requirements:
High school graduation, plus two years of public contact work or volunteer experience, preferably working with animals.
Salary:
Starting at $10.00 an hour.
Department:
Shelter Adoptions
Immediate Supervisor:
Adoption Counselor Supervisor
If you want to make a difference, send resume and salary history to: Susan Holzer, Director of Human Resources, at sholzer@sonomahumane.org or P.O. Box 1296, Santa Rosa, CA 95402.