Adoption and Intake Counselor

Position

Adoption/Intake Counselor

Part-time (up to 25 hours per week)

Join a caring team and help people and animals every day!

This position supports members of the public interested in adoption or who need to surrender a pet. Applicants should have friendly and professional customer service skills and be comfortable around animals.

This position shares resources with people inquiring about surrendering, answers phones, responds to emails, and facilitates adoptions.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and computer literacy. Previous customer service experience preferred.

This position starts at $17/hour. Availability on weekends required.

The Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) is an innovative and progressive leader in animal welfare, dedicated to bringing people and pets together, advancing humane education, and creating programs beneficial to the human‑animal bond. With a 100‑year history in the St. Louis region, the APA helps over 5,000 pets find safe loving homes each year. Thousands more are helped through wellness, outreach, and supportive programs that keep pets healthy and with the people who love them.

The APA is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunities for employment, growth, and advancement in all areas of the organization.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and comfortable experience for everyone. If you need any accommodations or accessibility support during the hiring process, please email hr.