Compassionate Staff
The staff at The Maryland SPCA strives to reflect our mission of helping pets and people. We do this through a work environment that is professional, knowledgeable, supportive, meaningful, compassionate and positive. We treat animals kindly and compassionately at all times. We serve the public in a prompt and friendly manner, and we treat every co-worker with respect and value working as a team. Most importantly, we enjoy the fact that we are doing something important that makes a difference.
We are always accepting applications for Adoption Counselors and Animal Care Technicians for both full- and part-time positions. The starting wage for Adoption Counselors and Animal Care Technicians is $8.50 per hour. Even if there is no position available, we hold applications open for up to six months. Administrative positions are also occasionally available and listed below when open.
- Development Coordinator
- Adoption Counselor
- Animal Care Technician
- How to Apply for the Above Positions
Development Coordinator
The Maryland SPCA is seeking a Development Coordinator to join its Development Office. The Development Coordinator is a full-time position with responsibilities for carrying out fund-raising activities in support of The Maryland SPCA. The position is responsible for coordinating the SPCA’s direct mail program, which generates $300,000 in annual revenue. The Coordinator also assists with the Annual Fund and oversees the donor database. In addition, the position coordinates two annual fund-raising programs— the Pet Calendar and the online auction—and is also responsible for coordinating our participation in workplace giving campaigns and writing donor communications. Prior experience in fund-raising for a nonprofit organization is required. Experience with Annual Funds is strongly desired. Excellent computer and interpersonal skills are required. A bachelor’s degree is required. Please include salary requirements. To apply, email resume to csmith@mdspca.org. No phone calls, please.
Adoption Counselor
This position is the first exposure most customers have of The Maryland SPCA. Adoption Counselors accept surrendered animals; answer questions by phone, e-mail, and in person; and provide counseling, advice, and assistance to adopters and prospective adopters among many other possible duties and responsibilities. Proven customer service skills, a high attention to detail, some computer experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are all necessary to succeed in this position. Starting wage: $8.50/hour.
Animal Care Technician
This position involves the most animal exposure in the organization, and the basis of it is cleaning. Kennel Technicians ensure clean, disinfected housing for the animals; provide enrichment, socialization, and basic training; and administer excellent customer service to prospective adopters, among many other possible duties and responsibilities. The ability to perform grungy, dirty, and sometimes routine work; excellent observation and follow-through capacities; and customer service skills are all necessary to succeed in this position. Kennel Technicians start out part-time, and move to full-time depending on position availability, performance, and individual desire. Starting wage: $8.50/hour.
To apply for the above positions:
Download an application, fill it out and drop it off. Then you can see our operation! Alternatively, mail your application to The Maryland SPCA, Human Resources Manager, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211 or email your application to the Human Resources Manager. No phone calls please.
