A Facilities Manager manages the facilities of a company or organization, including buildings and grounds, equipment, supplies and staff. Oversees maintenance and security of facilities; oversees renovation projects and monitors work to improve energy efficiency, productivity or employee safety. May work in manufacturing and production, or manage hotels, small apartment buildings, trailer parks or recreational facilities.
Magnolia, TX | Dog Rescue & Animal Welfare Do you speak dog? Do you know that a clean kennel is only the beginning—and that every dog needs safety, structure, enrichment, patience and someone in their corner? We're looking for a hands-on Kennel Supervisor to lead our dog rescue facility in Magnolia, TX. This is an opportunity for an experienced animal-care professional, rescue worker, veterinary professional, kennel lead, shelter worker, or similar animal-care expert who is ready to take the next step into leadership. This is not a desk job . You'll lead a small kennel team while remaining actively involved in the daily care, handling, enrichment and wellbeing of our dogs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead, support, train and schedule our kennel staff Oversee daily kennel operations and workflow Ensure dogs receive excellent care, cleanliness, safety, exercise and enrichment Work directly with dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments Help make decisions regarding individual dogs' care and wellbeing Train and mentor staff in proper animal-care practices Interview and hire kennel staff as needed Communicate regularly with leadership, volunteers and partners Keep the facility operating safely, efficiently and compassionately Step in and get your hands dirty when the
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Our ideal candidate has substantial hands-on experience working with animals and understands the realities of rescue and kennel life.
Strong candidates may come from:
Dog rescue or shelter operations Kennel or boarding facilities Veterinary medicine or veterinary technician work Animal control or humane organizations Dog training or behavior Animal welfare organizations Other hands-on animal-care environments Experience working with dogs is strongly preferred. Veterinary/medical knowledge is a major plus. We're looking for someone who is: A natural leader who knows how to motivate and support a team Calm, dependable and confident in a fast-paced environment Comfortable handling dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments Organized and able to make good decisions when situations change quickly Comfortable communicating with staff, volunteers and leadership Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Facebook Messenger and animal-rescue software/systems Able to spend at least 75% of the workday on your feet Able to perform physical kennel work and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. Passionate about animal rescue and committed to improving the lives of dogs
EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
5+ years of kennel, veterinary, animal-care, shelter or rescue experience, including supervisory/lead experience.
Also considered:
Candidates with 10+ years of strong management/supervisory experience who also enjoys working with animals & is comfortable in said atmosphere.
SCHEDULE
Our facility operates 7 days a week, 12 hours a day. The Supervisor will need to remain connected and available to guide the team when needed. Weekend and holiday availability required Schedule can be flexible for the right candidate Schedule may vary based on facility needs
WHY THIS JOB MATTERS
You won't just be managing a kennel. You'll be helping create the environment in which rescued dogs heal, learn, thrive and ultimately find their forever homes. You'll work closely with a committed Board of Directors, volunteers, donors and rescue partners—and have the opportunity to become the trusted, hands-on leader who keeps the kennel team moving forward and the dogs at the center of everything we do. If animal welfare is more than a job to you, and you're ready to lead from the kennel floor—not from behind a desk—we'd love to hear from you!
