Executive Director

Executive Director Position Description

The Finney County Humane Society's (FCHS) current mission is to prevent cruelty to animals, to relieve suffering among animals, to promote extension of humane education and to aid in finding suitable placement for homeless animals.

In 2017, the City of Garden City asked the FCHS to oversee the day-to-day operations of the police department's animal shelter. The contract with the City and Finney County indicates the Society will accept any and all animals (unless shelter is at capacity) brought in via animal control, public courtesy or owner relinquishment.

FCHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives funding from various sources including the City of Garden City, Finney County, grants donations, memberships, memorials and honorariums, kennel sponsorships and fundraising events.

Over 3,000 animals cross our threshold every year and all are treated with compassion, respect and if not microchipped or tagged, receive a rabies shot, dewormed, a bath, is microchipped in addition to any other medical treatment and therapies needed.

This humane care is found in the progressive community of Garden City in southwest Kansas, population 40,000 that is home to a diverse network of cultures with landscaped walking trails, community events, nationally ranked golf courses, festivals, year-round entertainment opportunities, and a welcoming environment for you to call home as our next executive director.

The Society is searching for a person who possesses these attributes and skills:

Leadership

Team Development

1. Build understanding and alignment of the FCHS mission and how the strategic plan impacts the work of the Society

2. Coach the team to lead and manage

Culture

1. Develop and maintain a positive, performance-minded environment

2. Develop opportunities for work-related education, advancement and growth

Innovation

1. Continually challenge the organization’s performance

2. Question what can be done better

3. Maintain knowledge of industry trends and innovations

Outcomes

1. Manage the organization to attain key performance goals as presented by the FCHS Board of Directors

2. Ensure the goals and outcomes are consistent with our mission

3. Assure the shelter is providing the best possible care and treatment for the animals in our care and the people who support them

Administration

Oversee all daily administrative operations

Hire, evaluate and manage the manager-level teams

Develop and assign responsibility for critical performance metrics and measures for each of the following areas:

1) Animal Care and Contact

(i) Ensure that all program services are provided in an efficient, effective and professional manner

(ii) Ensure that Board designated priorities, goals and objectives are achieved at the highest level of quality possible

2) Operations

i) Supervise and guide the Shelter Manager to ensure the shelter is operating at optimal levels, including but not limited to intake, adoptions, and transporting in addition to the care, feeding and enrichment of the animals

ii) Develop and foster relationships with affiliate organizations in support of specialized programming such as the Trap, Neuter and Return and the Barn Cat Programs

iii) Develop, enforce, and clarify organizational policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws including safety and permits

3) Medical

i. Assure that all veterinary staff are properly licensed

ii. Assure medical operations are meeting performance requirements

iii. Assure clinic operations are complying with all local, state and federal laws

iv. Assure that all clinic operations are being performed in alignment with the FCHS mission

Board Relations

· Serve as the liaison between the Board, staff and volunteers

· Develop, prepare, and deliver a monthly Board pack that provides organizational performance assessment reviews and improvement recommendations

· Summarize relevant industry, organization and influencer trends and insights that impact the strategic direction of the shelter and Society

• Review and adjust strategy as needed to fulfill FCHS's mission

Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree and/or five (5) years of equivalent work experience

· Three (3) years of executive organizational leadership and personnel management experience

· Passionate about the humane treatment and care for animals

· Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills. Proven knowledge or organizational performance management, budgeting, process improvement, trending analysis and financial analysis

· Ability to interpret statutes and regulations and the implications to the organization's operations

· Ability to prepare and communicate performance reporting and strategic recommendations

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

· Have expertise in Microsoft Word, QuickBooks and Excel

· Close proximity to animals, their noises, odors, dander, waste and other impacts are to be expected

Future Goals

· Fundraising/Communications/Development/Marketing

o Working in conjunction with the Marketing/Grants personnel, help enhance and support the organization's fundraising and development capability through annual:campaigns, special events, capital campaign programs, cultivation of potential donors, sponsorships and bequests coordinated with Board efforts

o Collaborate with the Marketing/Grants personnel and the Board on events and campaign planning

· Finance

o Working with the Board treasurer and organization's bookkeeper, oversee the fiscal affairs of the organization to ensure that assets are properly preserved and utilized, and that adequate control and reporting procedures are in place and followed

o Prepare and direct the budget and financial control program as approved by the Board of Directors

o Working with the Board treasurer and organization bookkeeper, oversee preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, review and act accordingly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000