The Humane Society of Greater Miami cares for hundreds of homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens each day. We depend on our great team of staff and volunteers to help us help the animals!

By joining the Humane Society of Greater Miami you become part of a wonderful cause and of a great team. Please review below our current employment opportunities.

ADOPTIONS COUNSELOR

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is looking for an Adoptions Counselor responsible for delivering outstanding pet adoptions to the organization and as such is responsible for interviewing prospective parents, introducing them to the pet, and completing all adequate paperwork. Other responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service, office operations, scheduling appointments, ordering merchandise, general clerical and operating the cash register as necessary. The Adoption Counselor works directly with clients, guests, staff, and volunteers, providing courteous, friendly and professional assistance. Manages the first point of contact between a customer and the Humane Society of Greater Miami and thus, is responsible for ensuring that this first encounter is positive for the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong customer relations skills and leadership capability.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, problem solve, and coordinate daily activities.
• Ability to interpret statistical reports and financial information.
• Possesses interpersonal skills, ability to interface with customers and their families.

• Computer literate and skilled in Word and Excel required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School or equivalent education
• Experience in planning, judgment, implementation, communication, staff development, interpersonal skills and cost containment.

Some experience needed but will train, needs to be self motivated and compassionate towards animals. Pay depending on experience. Hours vary as shelter is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year including holidays. Hours can vary from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Looking for Part-time and Full-time. EOE + benefits package. If interested in the position please stop by the shelter to fill out an application at 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 attention to “Nuris”. You may send your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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KENNEL ASSOCIATE

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is looking for someone to work hands on with cats/dogs cleaning cages/kennels where animals reside.

ANIMAL CARE:

• Cleans and maintains cages, kennels, lifestyle rooms, quarantine area or isolation unit of the shelter, in such a manner as to provide a germ-free, odorless and low stress environment for the animals. Washes food and water bowls daily.
• Feeds and provides daily care for all animals in the shelter's care. Cleans and grooms animals (bathing and brushing).
• Ensures that animals are walked, and that they receive clean bedding and toys on a daily basis.
• Handles and controls animals admitted to the shelter by the Humane Society of Greater Miami. This may include, from time to time, difficult to handle animals.
• Reports to the Shelter Veterinary Technician or Director of Animal Care and Shelter Operations any potential health or behavioral problems involving the animals in the organization's care.
• Knows all the animals by name and treats each one of them with love and respect.
• Administering antibiotics or other oral medications per shelter technician’s instructions.

No experience needed, will train, but needs to be self motivated and compassionate towards animals. Starting pay is $8.50 and up depending on experience. Hours vary as shelter is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year including holidays. Hours can vary from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Looking for Part-time and Full-time. If interested in the position please stop by the shelter to fill out an application at 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 attention to “Nuris”. EOE + benefits package.