Shelter Manager

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Shelter Manager to oversee the overall operations of and welfare of the animals in our 78-year-old, no-kill, non-profit animal shelter. The shelter has approximately 100 cats and 22 dogs at any given time (most of the animals are at the shelter but there also are some in foster). The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and animal welfare, possess strong leadership skills to manage shelter staff and volunteers effectively and provide guidance as needed, have excellent communication skills, and be a team player. The position reports to the President and the Board.

Shelter Manager Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of an animal shelter
• Ensure humane and ethical treatment of the shelter animals
• Oversee the care, safety and wellbeing of the shelter animals and ensure that all medical and behavioral issues are addressed
• Create and maintain shelter policies, procedures and standards
• Ensure the shelter facilities are clean and safe
• Ensure the proper creation and maintenance of all records regarding shelter operations and the animals
• Responsible for the intake of animals, including from municipal shelters, rescue groups, other animal organizations and private surrenders
• Work closely with the Adoption Coordinator to oversee adoptions and the foster program
• Work closely with the Medical Coordinator to oversee the medical care provided to the animals
• Hire, train, supervise and schedule the staff
• Ensure adequate shelter and medical supplies are ordered/maintained
• Ensuring that all communications, including emails, voice mail messages and texts, from the public are responded to on a timely basis
• Review grants and draft social media posts, emails, and marketing materials for accuracy
• Work closely with the President and occasionally, with the Board
• Represent the shelter in public, at occasional events, and with the media
• Perform other duties to advance the mission and goals of The Animal Haven as assigned by the President or Board of Directors.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college and management experience at an animal shelter preferred.

Knowledge of animal welfare principles.

Experience in crisis intervention, case management, and behavior management within an animal care setting.

CT driver's license and a car

The Animal Haven is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission since 1948 has been to provide humane refuge for homeless, abandoned, or surrendered cats and dogs, while we strive to find them loving, permanent homes.

The Animal Haven is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission since 1948 has been to provide humane refuge for homeless, abandoned, or surrendered cats and dogs, while we strive to find them loving, permanent homes.