A New Leash on Life Cove Operations Manager

JOIN OUR LIFESAVING TEAM! We are looking for candidates who share our urgency to save the lives of animals in Alabama's municipal shelters and possess ALL of the following attributes:

1. True respect for and love of ALL animals

2. Positive, can-do, problem-solving attitude

3. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

4. Ability to handle tough situations and people

5. Honest, highly attentive to detail, and communicative

6. Enthusiastic, collaborative, and dependable team player who takes initiative

7. Mentally and physically strong

8. Customer service oriented - courteous, helpful, tactful, and professional with all volunteers, staff, customers, and donors

9. Energetic, ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple competing tasks and demands

10. Punctual and dependable

Duties include:

• Managing MLC Operations, staff, and volunteers
• Working with the Animal Care Manager and Thrift Boutique Manager and Leads to ensure it is a cheerful, welcoming environment in which all pets, volunteers, staff, and visitors are treated with kindness and respect.
• Handling all HR tasks/issues with staff and volunteers
• Marketing (social media and other)
• Working alongside all teams to ensure smooth daily operations and best care for the animals
• Handling maintenance tasks/issues
• Managing daily/weekly/monthly task lists and schedules
• Inventory management
• On site during open hours, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• After hours and holiday communication (texts and calls) with volunteers and staff
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, climbing stairs throughout the day
• Working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Some lifting/moving/loading/unloading animals and heavy objects up to 50 lbs
• Some loading and driving large van of dogs and cats to events and appointments
• Minor repairs as needed (using tools)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Hirees will participate in a training period at our Cove Lifesaving Center for approximately 30 days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work for A New Leash on Life?
• What is your required compensation? $___
• Are you available to work on weekends (Saturday and Sunday)? Please be specific.
• Describe your management, customer service, AND animal care experience (if any) and please include what type animals you have worked with (dogs, cats, horses, other).
• Are you currently employed? If yes, what is motivating you to find a new job? If no, why not?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23