Adoption Program Internship

Brief Description Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities Adoption program interns engage in a variety of responsibilities under the supervision of PAWS Chicago staff. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage the Welcome Center, the first point of contact for all potential adopters and volunteers.Greet and welcome guests, answer customer questions and return phone calls.Complete ongoing tasks and projects including daily data entry and website maintenance.Engage with and provide guidance for volunteers.Work with potential adopters and facilitate adoption counseling for cat and dog adoptions.Photograph animals and utilize photo editing software to enhance website photos. Requirements Commitment to a high level of customer service.Excellent written and verbal communications, with the ability to represent the mission, goals, policies, and core values of PAWS Chicago in a sincere and energetic manner.Comfort with a dynamic environment in which flexibility is key.Strong, collaborative teamwork skills.A deep love of animals; some experience working with animals a plus.Basic computer skills, including Email, Word, Excel; some web experience a plus.A genuine interest in, and desire to learn more about animal welfare and the No Kill movement. Intern Schedule PAWS Chicago requires that interns complete 12-20 hours per week over the course of a typical (3-6 month) semester for a minimum of 100 hours on the job.Schedules and work accommodations will be discussed individually.This position is based out of the Lincoln Park Adoption Center (1997 N. Clybourn Ave) This internship may interest you if you are interested in the following fields: CommunicationsPsychologyCustomer ServiceAnimal WelfareNonprofit ManagementBusiness Administration Compensation & Benefits This is an unpaid internship with PAWS Chicago.