TIPS Internship at Seattle Humane

About this opportunity

This internship opportunity with Teens in Public Service (TIPS) places high school students in the adoptions department at Seattle Humane. Interns support both the animals and people who come to meet them, with daily tasks that might include restocking the store, organizing files, answering questions, preparing materials, and ensuring everything is ready for animals to go home. Through this role, interns gain experience in customer service, animal care, nonprofit operations, and community advocacy while working alongside experienced staff and volunteers.

What you'll do

• Restock store shelves and organize files in the adoptions department
• Answer visitor questions about animals and adoption process
• Prepare materials and ensure animals are ready to go home with adopters
• Support both animals and potential adopters during facility visits
• Develop leadership and communication skills through hands-on experience
• Learn about nonprofit operations and interdepartmental collaboration