Animal Shelter Manager

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Tri-Lakes Humane Society - Reeds Spring, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Reeds Spring, MO

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About the position

The Animal Shelter Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the shelter, ensuring the well-being of all animals in care, and managing staff and volunteers. This role requires strong leadership skills, a passion for animal welfare, and the ability to effectively communicate with both team members and the public. The manager will implement policies and procedures to enhance shelter operations while promoting a positive environment for both animals and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Animal Shelter including client services, animal needs, and facilities management.
• Manage 7 staff members directly.
• Ensure appropriate training and development for department staff and applicable volunteers.
• Participate in management, supervisory, and board meetings.
• Lead and mentor a team of staff, ensuring top-notch training and development.
• Manage staffing needs, conduct performance reviews, and make impactful hiring decisions.
• Coordinate adoption events and collaborate with external partners to promote the shelter's mission.
• Act as the primary escalation point for staff, addressing challenges and ensuring safe practices.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting to enhance the shelter's future.
• Communicate frequently with community members and others to coordinate fundraising efforts and foster good public relations.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience managing people and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Ability to create and implement proper procedures for all areas of animal shelter operations.
• Strong skills in animal health, behavior, and handling.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, emotionally charged environment and can handle the challenges of working in a shelter.
• Experience hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluating staff.
• Minimum of 2 years in animal shelter or animal welfare.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.

Nice-to-haves

• Customer service experience (1 year preferred).
• Non-profit management experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off