PAWS Chicago · 1 day ago
Adoption Program Internship
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
InternPAWS Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare, and they are seeking an Adoption Program Intern to assist with various responsibilities. The role involves managing the Welcome Center, engaging with potential adopters, and supporting volunteers while promoting the organization's mission and values.
EventsHomeless ShelterNon ProfitPet
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
PAWS Chicago
PAWS Chicago is committed to putting measures in place to end the killing of homeless dogs.
Founded in 1998
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Banfield Foundation
2023-06-15Grant
Leadership Team
Susanna Wickham
Chief Executive Officer
Alexis Fasseas
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-07-18
Company data provided by crunchbase