STAFF & BOARD
OUR STAFF
Carrie Boynton
Executive Director
Alyssa Bergman
Director of Operations
Zoe Nichols
Adoption Counselor & Social Media Manager
Monika Cook
Assistant Adoption Counselor
Kelly Neubauer
Rescue Transporter
Elsa Knoke
Administrative & Development Assistant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alex Dawson
Board Member
Ashley Owen
Board Member
Ben Purkis
Board Member
Dr. Joe Wienman
Board Member
Vickie Mates
Board Member
Liz Brimmer
Board Member
Patrick Trucco
Board Member
Abby Smerklo
Board Member
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
JOB POSTINGS
Adoption Counselor (Full-time)
The Animal Adoption Center (AAC) is a 501c(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals through rescue, adoption, education, and spay/neuter. The Adoption Counselor plays a key role in the AAC’s life saving mission. This person will work in collaboration with the Adoption Counselor Team and report to the Director of Operations.
Responsibilities include collaborating with regional shelters to select animals, assisting potential adopters in finding their next pet, and processing adoption paperwork. The role also involves caring for our animals, scheduling dog fosters, maintaining a clean AAC facility, and communicating with people via phone, email, and in person. In support of the AAC’s spay/neuter work, this person will travel to the Wind River Indian Reservation two times per year to assist with free clinics.
The AAC offers a competitive wage and benefits including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and continuing education. We are looking for a highly organized person with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong desire to work with a team, and a positive attitude. Animal rescue or industry experience preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to Alyssa Bergman at Alyssa@animaladoptioncenter.org. No calls please.
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm. Occasional Saturday work required.
Cat Care & Building Specialist
The Animal Adoption Center (AAC) is a 501c(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals through rescue, adoption, education, and spay/neuter. The Cat Care & Building Specialist plays a key role in the AAC’s life saving mission. This person works in collaboration the AAC Team and report to the Director of Operations and the Executive Director. Cat Care and Building Specialist is responsible for cleaning Kitty City, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and organization of the building, assisting with daily animal care and socializing with the cats.
Employee must be able to practice safe animal handling, work independently and collaboratively with the staff. Duties include: deep cleaning cat areas, socializing cats, monitoring behavior and medical needs on daily log, preparing food and feeding cats and kittens, assisting with dishes, scrubbing litter pans, assisting with laundry, organizing donations and equipment, sweeping, and mopping. Must have a sense of humor, love for animals, and a high attention to detail. Experience with animals preferred but not required.
Shifts:
Monday: 8-noon
Tuesday: 8-noon
Wednesday: 8-noon
Thursday: 8-noon
Friday: 8-noon
Please email resumes to carrie@animaladoptioncenter.org.
Special Event and Spay/ Neuter Coordinator (Part-time)
The Animal Adoption Center (AAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals through rescue, adoption, education, and spay/neuter initiatives. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Special Events and Spay/Neuter Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role in advancing AAC’s life-saving mission.
This position involves close collaboration with the Executive Director, Adoption Team, and Event Committee to plan, organize, promote, and execute our key events, including the annual New Leash On Life fundraiser held each July. In addition to event coordination, the role also supports AAC’s development efforts, contributing to tasks such as gift entry, generating tax receipts, assisting with the Old Bill’s Fun Run campaign, and reviewing grant proposals. A significant portion of the role will focus on our statewide spay/neuter initiative, working with current partners, managing low-cost voucher coding, and coordinating bi-annual clinics held on the Wind River Reservation.
The AAC offers a competitive wage and flexible schedule, a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of homeless animals. If you are passionate about animal welfare and have a strong background in event planning, we would love to hear from you! Please send your cover letter and resume to Carrie Boynton at Carrie@animaladoptioncenter.org. No phone calls please.
Schedule: Part-time/year-round position. This person will work 10-20 hours/week with a flexible schedule. Additional hours will be required prior to and following the spring and fall spay/neuter clinics and the New Leash on Life annually held in July.
