Executive Director

• Provide executive level leadership of staff and volunteers. • Promote development of staff skills. • Implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and provide leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, annual goals, objectives, and growth. • Provide administration of and guidance for all organizational programs and activities and staff responsible for them (program and facility management, fiscal management and fundraising, community and public relations/advocacy, human resources, and shelter/clinic). • Report to the Board monthly in writing regarding fiscal and operational status of the organization. • Ensure effective management of the annual budget and be accountable for budget expenditures on an ongoing basis (including written monthly reporting on expenditures and donations against budget allocations). • Establish effective working relationships with Board members, managers, staff, volunteers, and vendors. • Build and maintain relationships with donors and other supporters. • Develop and document, in writing, appropriate standards of procedure for all core functions of the organization. ANIMAL WELFARE AND ADVOCACY • Monitor animal welfare issues and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policy. • Oversee existing programs that include, but are not limited to, running an animal shelter and low-cost veterinary clinic, spay/neuter/vaccinate initiatives, animal transport to support re-homing/adoption. • Network with other local animal shelters, animal welfare groups, and rescue groups to build coalitions and expand animal re-homing/rehabilitation programs. • Lead development of community education opportunities and coalitions that promote animal welfare. COMMUNITY RELATIONS • Identify networking opportunities and attend events with Board members. • Develop public speaking opportunities and cultivate relationships (e.g. with the Municipality, local businesses, and organizations). FINANCIAL • Ensure sufficient annual operating revenue is available and that development evolves to support needed growth. • Supervise accounting operations in performance of payroll, accounts payable and receivable functions. • In conjunction with the Board’s standing Finance Committee, assist in developing an annual budget for Board approval; manage the organization’s resources within budget guidelines. • Develop and maintain sound financial practices.