Commitment: 12 – 20 hours per week over a 3-6-month semester, minimum 100 hours
Location: Medical Center, 3516 W. 26th Street Chicago, IL 60623
The PAWS Chicago Intake Department assesses thousands of kittens, puppies, and adult animals for admission into our Adoption Program each year. By partnering with Chicago’s Animal Care and Control and other shelters and completing direct owner relinquishment we can assist animals with uncertain futures and ensure these animals move into the best homes possible.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interns will engage in a variety of areas including, but not limited to:
- Handling dogs and cats during intake assessments; behavior and medical evaluations.
- Recording behavior and medical observations
- Capturing photo and video of our animals as directed by Intake Program Manager
- Writing copy for social media and web promotions and email communications
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the animal file as a result of the intake process.
Requirements
- Passion for animals and belief in our mission to create a No Kill Chicago.
- 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.
- Experience in animal behavior, handling or care is preferred.
- Experience in social media marketing and communications a plus.
- Ability to adapt, work collaboratively with a team, and solve problems proactively.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to a high level of customer service.
- Basic computer skills, including e-mail and Microsoft Office.
This internship may interest you if you are interested in the following fields: Administration, Animal Care, Animal Science, Animal Sheltering, Biology, Communications, Community Engagement/Education, Non-Profit Management, Non-Profit Marketing, Operations, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Shelter Management, Veterinary Services, Volunteer Management, Zoology.
This role is only available in-person.
Please note that all PAWS Chicago internships are unpaid.
