Animal Shelter Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the animal shelter, including overseeing staff and volunteers
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the well-being and safety of animals
• Works closely with partner veterinarians, local welfare organizations and transfer partner agencies.
• Coordinate animal intake, including assessments, vaccinations, and medical treatments
• Oversee animal adoption process, including screening potential adopters and conducting home visits
• Provide behavior management and training for animals to increase their chances of adoption
• Maintain accurate records of animal intake, adoptions, and medical treatments
• Collaborate with local animal control agencies and rescue organizations
• Ensure compliance with local and state regulations regarding animal welfare
• Overseas the management, facility care and maintenance of kennel.
• Responsible for planning, conducting and documenting regular staff meetings.
• Reports to Board of Directors.
• Overseas animal care staff training, reviews and performance plans.
• Keeps data regarding key functions of shelter, such as number of adoptions, relinquishments, spay/neuters, etc. Provides recap of info to board monthly
• Provides exceptional customer service, resolves customer complaints and ensures a positive customer experience.
• Overseas the implementation of a safety program.
• Works with board to ensure expenditures stay within allotted budget amounts.

Assists Executive director and board with operations-related budget planning annually.

Skills:

• Strong personnel management (required)
• Strong organizational skills (required)
• Experience in behavior management for animals with various temperaments
• First aid knowledge for providing emergency care to animals when needed
• Proficiency in data entry and record keeping systems (required)
• Ability to remain calm and provide crisis intervention during stressful situations
• Excellent conflict management skills for resolving conflicts among staff or volunteers
• Case management skills for assessing animals' needs and providing appropriate care

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

management: 2 years (Required)

Animal Care:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Sunderland, MD 20689 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Sunderland, MD 20689: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person