Animal Services Counselor (Volunteer Services) - Thousand Palms

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is seeking to fill one vacancy for Animal Services Counselor.

This position will support the Volunteer Services Program located in Thousand Palms.

We are seeking someone who can elevate our Volunteer Program by building strong partnerships with community, civic, academic, and social organizations to develop an active and engaged volunteer roster.

This role will also utilize social and local media platforms to increase visibility for our volunteer teams and programs, fostering sustained community interest in volunteerism.

Additionally, you will be responsible for creating promotional photos and videos that can be easily shared across social media channels.

We want an enthusiastic and creative Animal Services Counselor, that will roll-up their sleeves and work alongside volunteers, as they, conduct dog walking, adoptions, community outreach, homeless pet outreach, vaccination clinics, animal transport to and from facilities, etc.

If you're someone with a strong customer service background, compassionate, empathetic and have a desire to work in public service, take a moment to apply.

Competitive candidates will possess more than six months of community or volunteer organization experience, excellent customer services skills, and experience leading or managing a small group of volunteers or staff.

Experience using volunteer management software, and/or performing data entry for a large organization is highly desired.

Competitive candidates will also possess:



* Experience with onboarding volunteers.


* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word).


* Experience with animal handling.


* Strong communication skills.


* Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Work schedule: Tuesday through Saturday.

Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet department needs is required.

The Animal Services Counselor is a first professional level classification and reports to a supervising or manager level position.

This class is characterized by the responsibility for coordinating the animal intake and improving animal outcomes of shelter animals and participating in the Animal Services Community Outreach & Education Division activities.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity.

The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve.

The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto, and Thousand Palms.• Parti...