Associate Manager, Animal Care at Humane Colorado

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

29.3

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Management, Animal Care, Budget Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance, Training and Development, Inventory Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 110 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice. Purpose of Position: Assist in the oversight of the Animal Care department, providing care to animals sheltered by the Dumb Friends League. Support the Manager of Animal Care to develop a compassionate, efficient, resilient, adaptive, and high functioning animal care team. Responsibilities With the Manager, Animal Care, manages and develops an effective staff: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources. Determines 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. Oversee care and treatment of shelter animals to ensure proper care and services are provided, and processes are smooth and efficient. Oversee department’s animal enrichment program. Ensure internal patron experiences with animal care reflect the League’s brand and core value, compassion always. Schedule staff and review productivity to best align people resources. Work with Team Leaders to create daily work plans ensuring maximum efficiency while maintaining high standards of animal care. Train staff and volunteers and assist with the creation of training plans and ongoing evaluation. Manage external vendors to provide services as needed. Inform budget and ensure expenditures stay within the operating budget. Serve as a safety officer for the department, responsible for understanding and ensuring compliance with OSHA, PACFA, and other applicable state and local agencies. Manage supply and product inventory and ordering. Oversee upkeep and maintenance of shelter equipment in use within department. Assist with the development of SOPs to ensure that they are current and communicated to and followed by staff and volunteers. Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures. Manage department resources to maximize value, control expenses and minimize waste. Perform euthanasia and related tasks. Regularly perform shelter opening and closing duties as needed. Represent the organization internally and externally with integrity, serving as an ambassador of the League’s mission and brand. People Care People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns. Competencies Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources Organizational Key Competencies Integrity and Ethics Adapting to Change and Ambiguity Customer and Community Focus Emotional Intelligence Excellence Leadership Key Competencies Developing Direct Reports Building and Leading Effective Teams Position Key Competencies Project and Process Management Delivering Results Analytical Thinking Conflict Management Financial Acumen Fiscal Responsibility Strong Management skills Innovation People Development Project Management Strategic Thinking Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility Team Leaders Animal Care Associates Shelter Assistants Animal Groomers Volunteers Shift schedule: Full-time, five 8 hour shifts. Travel This position may require travel to different work sites Full Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits. Benefits (medical, dental, and vision) Flexible spending accounts League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Sabbatical Holiday Pay 401(k) And more! Compensation: $56,610-$61,000 annually (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity) Work Conditions and Physical Requirements Performs work primarily in an office setting. Potentially prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motion. May work in an area with high noise level. Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Occasional lifting with reasonable accommodation. Job posting will remain open until filled, with a minimum posting period of 5 days. Requirements Position Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Demonstrated success in customer service Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office required Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Demonstrated capability to organize work efficiently, set priorities and establish plans or timetables for achieving goals Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader capable of influencing and motivating others to success toward a common goal Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Work Experience: Two years of experience leading the work of others Desired Experience working with volunteers and the public Experience in veterinary medical field or animal shelter environment Experience developing and monitoring budget

Responsibilities

Assist in the oversight of the Animal Care department by managing staff, coordinating animal treatment, and ensuring high standards of care. Responsibilities include scheduling, budget monitoring, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations like OSHA and PACFA.