Satellite Shelter Manager - von Arx Adoption Center
Satellite Shelter Manager - von Arx Adoption Center
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05-04-2025
Job Description
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Humane Society Naples is accepting applications for the position of Satellite Shelter Manager at our von Arx Adoption Center. The Satellite Shelter Manager is responsible for leading a team of employees and volunteers in the care of dogs and cats residing at our von Arx facility. The Satellite Shelter Manager oversees general operations supervises and trains personnel ensures excellence in animal care and promotes safety. As Satellite Shelter Manager you will change the lives of companion animals in need as well as lead develop and inspire a team of animal care professionals.
Schedule: This position is five days per week on site 8am 5pm. Our locations are open seven days per week so some weekend availability is required.
Primary Responsibilities:
Schedule: This position is five days per week on site 8am 5pm. Our locations are open seven days per week so some weekend availability is required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead manage and supervise Satellite Shelter employees and volunteers in the performance of their assigned tasks including training scheduling assignments performance feedback evaluations and corrective action.
- Ensure quality humane care of shelter dogs cats and other small mammals following company SOPs and industry best practices
- Ensure that all instructions from the Chief Medical Officer or other Veterinarian COO or Behaviorist are followed including but not limited to medication and medical exam schedules physical therapy or behavioral management protocols
- Working with the Shelter Manager in HSNs main location coordinate transport of dogs cats and other small mammals to and from the Satellite Shelter
- Maintain supplies inventory
- Maintain accurate records including but not limited to ShelterLuv
- Provide required reports and documentation to the Finance Department
- Supervise facilitate and conduct companion animal adoption matches as needed
- Ensure the security and safety of the satellite shelter after hours using closing SOPs and attention to detail
- Develop a strong positive and respectful working relationship with staff volunteers vendors and shelter companion animal residents
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to build lead and manage a team comprised of paid employees and unpaid volunteers
- Ability to handle dogs cats and other companion animals of all sizes ages temperaments and needs safely and appropriately
- Extensive knowledge of companion animal health behavior socialization and husbandry/care/enrichment best practices
- Familiarity with and endorsement of best practices in open adoptions
- Patience and tact with sensitive and passionate personnel involved in the care of shelter animals
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Excellent writing skills
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects
- Computer proficiency including data entry and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with ShelterLuv preferred or ability to quickly learn new software
- Use and understand common companion animal care and veterinary terminology
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor at all times
- Fluency in English is required
The following physical requirements are considered essential to this position:
- The ability to see at approximately 20/20 vision with or without assistive devices
- The ability to hear or read lips with or without assistive devices
- The ability to use arms hands and fingers including fine motor movements
- The ability to independently lift up to 40 lbs
Personnel in this position can expect to engage in moderate physical labor including but not limited to bending stooping crouching pushing pulling and lifting as well as sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience caring for and handling companion animals in an animal shelter veterinary clinic or other professional animal care setting
- Minimum 2 years of experience supervising and managing personnel preferably in a professional animal care setting
- Minimum 2 years customer service experience
Pay and Benefits:
- $55000 annually
- A generous benefits package that includes:
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical dental and insurance benefits
- Retirement plan available; matching funds after 1 year
- Free $25k life insurance policy
- Discounts on veterinary services
Application Instructions
- Apply online at https://hsnaples/careers
- All communication with candidates will be over email and/or text check your spam folder!
- If you have technical issues or questions please email
- No phone calls or walkins please
Compensation: $55000.00 per year
Humane Society Naples is SWFLs premiere nokill shelter for cats dogs and other small companion animals. The mission of Humane Society Naples is to shelter animals in times of need locate lifelong homes and advocate for responsible pet ownership. With 3 locations in Naples FL we offer a wide range of career opportunities including in animal care veterinary medicine customer service community services administration and fundraising. If you are teamoriented compassionate and are looking for a meaningful career in which you can make a difference we invite you to consider our career opportunities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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