Are you passionate about animals and the people who love them? Ever dream of living in a beautiful Colorado mountain town?

Purpose of Position: Responsible for the management and oversight of shelter operations. Cultivate a team atmosphere, promote adoptions, and animal enrichment programs, and ensure a high standard of animal care (physical, mental, emotional). Foster community relationships, boost volunteer programs, develop services and educate the public, manage shelter and grounds, work with veterinarians, and manage budget. If you’re ready to lead with compassion and passion, apply now to join our dynamic team. Together, we will continue to create a bright future for animals and our community!

Please submit a resume_ and _cover letter to hsdirector@pagosahumane.org

Qualifications

• REQUIRED - 2 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role in animal welfare/care in a shelter or closely related environment
• REQUIRED Excellent team leadership skills.
• PREFERRED Training/education in animal welfare, enrichment, and shelter management policies and procedures.
• PREFERRED Training/certification in dog behavior modification and training is a plus.
• Comfortable with technology and social media.
• Excellent communication skills for building rapport and credibility
• Flexible schedule, willing to work weekends and evenings if needed.
• Must be able to relocate to Pagosa Springs CO in a timely manner - please research the area and relocation processes prior to applying.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all aspects of the HSPS shelter operations including pet admissions, animal care, veterinary care, and adoptions, ensuring the well-being and development of all pets in our care.
• Train staff on the most current and effective dog and cat enrichment, behavior modification, and training methods and protocols.
• Effectively communicate with the public, staff, and volunteers under stressful and emotional circumstances.
• Increase efficiency and continuously improve shelter methods.
• Help promote the reuniting and rehoming of pets with great storytelling through social media and other mediums.
• Maintain facility to provide a safe and sanitary environment for animals and people. This includes the adherence to and monitoring of mandated standards (e.g., PACFA).
• Manage and develop an effective team: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance, and resources. Determine staff qualifications and competency: recruits, interviews, selects, hires, trains, orients, mentors, evaluates, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and rewards. Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and collaborate on strategic goals while working with the leadership team to creatively meet all shelter needs.
• Maintain adoptable pet information on the HSPS website. Maintain adoptable pet information for upload to other websites.
• Monitor and evaluate processes and procedures to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensure strong communication and coordination with all municipal and law enforcement partners.
• Maintain the Shelter Operations Manual, in conjunction with the ED, to document proper procedures for all shelter activities. Train staff in proper procedures as enumerated in the operations manual. Update staff regarding procedure revisions.
• Manage external vendors to provide services as needed.
• Support the development and monitor the budget for the facility.
• Support the development of policies and procedures and ensure they are updated, followed, and communicated with staff and volunteers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Pagosa Springs, CO 81147: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising: 2 years (Required)
• Animal welfare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pagosa Springs, CO 81147: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person