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Director of Operations Blue River Pet Rescue Location:

Seward, Nebraska Job Type:

Full-Time, On-Site Reports To:

Board of Directors Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday, 5 days per week

Hours:

7:00 a.m

• 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m
• 5:00 p.

m.

Days Off:

Sunday and Monday Compensation :

Annual salary between 35k-45 and based on experience. Position Summary Blue River Pet Rescue is seeking a compassionate, highly motivated, dependable, and organized Director of Operations to lead the day-to-day operations of our animal rescue organization in Seward, Nebraska. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who is passionate about animal welfare, takes initiative, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable balancing animal care with staff leadership and administrative responsibilities. The Director of Operations will oversee animal care, employees and volunteers, fosters and adoptions, facility operations, administrative responsibilities, and community engagement while working closely with the Board of Directors. Previous hands-on experience working with animals is required. Key Responsibilities Animal Care & Welfare

• Oversee the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall well-being of animals in our care.
• Manage feeding, medications, exercise, socialization, veterinary care, grooming, and behavioral needs.
• Evaluate incoming animals and manage intakes, surrenders, and appropriate placement.
• Ensure accurate animal records and compliance with applicable health, safety, and animal welfare requirements.
• Assist directly with animal care and facility duties when needed. Adoptions & Fosters
• Review adoption and foster applications.
• Coordinate meet-and-greets and approve appropriate placements.
• Recruit, communicate with, and support foster families.
• Follow up with fosters and adopters to promote successful placements. Team Leadership & Facility Operations
• Recruit, train, schedule, and oversee employees.
• Coordinate volunteers and clearly communicate animal care expectations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming facility.
• Oversee cleaning, supplies, maintenance, repairs, and other property needs.
• Ensure daily responsibilities are completed accurately and efficiently. Administration & Community Engagement
• Ensure emails, phone calls, applications, and inquiries are handled promptly.
• Maintain accurate animal, adoption, foster, financial, and organizational records.
• Work with the Board Treasurer to maintain appropriate financial documentation.
• Provide updates to the Board of Directors and attend monthly Board meetings.
• Represent Blue River Pet Rescue at fundraising and community events.
• Help promote adoptable animals, foster opportunities, volunteer opportunities, events, and the rescue within the community.

Qualifications Required:

• Previous hands-on experience working with animals.
• Genuine passion for animal welfare.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Highly motivated, dependable, and accountable.
• Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative and follow through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment when making decisions involving animal care and placement.
• Ability to effectively lead employees and coordinate volunteers.
• Comfortable performing hands-on animal care and facility duties as needed.
• Ability to work on-site Tuesday through Saturday.

Saturday availability is required.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Animal rescue or shelter operations
• Veterinary or animal care
• Boarding or kennel operations
• Employee or volunteer management
• Nonprofit organizations Schedule This is a full-time, on-site position working Tuesday through Saturday. Typical working hours are 7:00 a.m
• 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m
• 5:00 p.

m. Sunday and Monday are the regular days off. Saturday availability is required. Blue River Pet Rescue may be open to discussing alternative preferred days off with the right candidate; however, Saturday availability is mandatory. Compensation Annual salary is based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. About Blue River Pet Rescue Blue River Pet Rescue is dedicated to providing compassionate care for animals while helping them find safe, appropriate, and loving homes. The Director of Operations plays a key leadership role in supporting our animals, employees, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and the successful day-to-day operation of the organization.

Pay:

$35,000.00

• $48,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Location:

Seward, NE 68434 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person