Adoption Manager

Pet Helpers Adoption Center and Spay/Neuter Clinic

Job Description

Adoption Manager — Join Our Mission!
Pet Helpers | Charleston, SC
Full-Time Wednesday–Saturday Schedule Management Role
Pet Helpers is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Adoption Manager to help connect rescue animals with loving, responsible forever families. The ideal candidate believes every animal deserves a home, embraces a non-judgmental adoption philosophy, and has a passion for match-making animals with adopters.
About the Role
As Adoption Manager, you will:
Lead and grow our adoption program
Support adopters through counseling and post-adoption success
Mentor and train staff on customer service and best practices
Promote adoptable animals and maintain current listings
Build relationships with rescues, shelters, and transfer partners
Maintain accurate records and reporting (including Shelter Animal Counts)
Utilize PetPoint and AviMark for data management
Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) during scheduled shifts
Qualifications
We’re looking for candidates who have:
Compassion for animals and people
Belief that every animal deserves a home
Passion for adoption match-making and retention
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience in sheltering, veterinary, or related field (required)
Supervisory or team leadership experience (required)
Comfort working in a fast-paced, emotional environment
Recordkeeping and data accuracy skills
PetPoint/AviMark experience (preferred, or willingness to learn)
Schedule & Compensation
Required Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday
Status: Full-Time, Management
Salary: $42,000 – $47,000 DOE
Benefits
Pet Helpers offers competitive benefits including:
Paid holidays (some holidays required)
1 week PTO in first year
4 personal days
Health insurance reimbursement 60% (capped at $400/month)
Simple IRA with up to 3% match
Discounted services at our veterinary clinic
Dental, vision, and supplemental coverage options
About Pet Helpers
Pet Helpers is a nonprofit animal shelter dedicated to saving lives through adoption, rescue, education, and advocacy. For over 40 years, we have served animals and families in the Charleston community with compassion, responsibility, and commitment to humane care.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to help animals find their people, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply with a resume and brief cover letter to: msusko@pethelpers.org