Adoption Specialist I Full-Time | Non-Exempt Do you believe animals deserve more than a second chance—they deserve a champion ? At Woods Humane Society , Adoption Specialists are the heartbeat of the shelter. You're not just helping animals find homes—you're creating meaningful connections and strengthening the human-animal bond every single day.

Position Details Full Salary Range :

$17.50 - $20.30 per hour

Expected Hiring Rate:

$17.50 - $18.00 per hour, based on experience Rotating Schedule ~ 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays What You'll Do Provide daily care, enrichment, and monitoring of shelter animals Support vaccinations, microchipping, playgroups, and meet-and-greets Guide adopters through thoughtful, responsible matches Deliver excellent customer service to visitors and adopters Process adoptions, donations, and retail sales Full-time Benefits include: 100% employer-paid options for employee medical insurance Optional spouse and dependent medical coverage Voluntary dental and vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3% 40 hours (5 days) of paid sick leave annually , accruing up to 80 hours Floating holiday to use when it matters most Paid bereavement leave (pets included!) and paid jury duty Voluntary pet insurance Pet food and veterinary care discounts Woods Goods retail and employee discounts No-cost K9 obedience classes Who We're Looking For Someone dependable and reliable —our animals and teammates count on consistency A calm, compassionate professional who shows up ready to help Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle emotional moments Comfortable with hands-on work in a fast-paced animal shelter environment High school diploma or equivalent Professional animal handling and/or customer service experience (any field) This is a hands-on role in an active shelter setting, with exposure to animals, noise, cleaning chemicals, and occasionally challenging situations—balanced by a supportive, mission-driven team. Woods Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer and values the diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents our employees bring to our work. Ready to make a real difference? View the full job description here: https://woodshumanesociety.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities/

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.50 - $20.30 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

professional animal care: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (Required)

Work Location:

In person