Animal Shelter Program Manager

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

This one-year, full-time position - made possible through a generous grant from the ASPCA® - is responsible for developing and implementing APNM’s statewide animal shelter assistance program. The ultimate goal is to increase New Mexican animal shelters’ capacity to humanely care for companion animals, increase adoptions and spay-neuters, reduce euthanasia rates and lead to more meaningful public and private support of shelters.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Conduct needs assessment via updated shelter survey, prioritize data for optimal assistance across shelters and communities for the benefit of the most animals (focusing on 2-3 shelters for in-depth assistance, and providing lower-level assistance for others). Establish a dedicated “clearinghouse” that will provide shelters assistance with resources, training, fundraising and capacity-enhancement.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Build community support for shelters’ missions, foster inter-agency collaborations, promote best practices, emphasize/promote ASPCA® shelter resources. Must have knowledge of: animal protection and sheltering policy issues; sheltering operations, standards and best practices; local governmental procedures and local/state policy-making processes; New Mexico and its communities. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be highly computer, Internet and email literate.

How to Apply: 

Travel, perhaps extensively, within NM is required. Undergraduate degree required. 1-3 yrs shelter experience highly preferred. History of effective advocacy work strongly desired. Media experience a plus. See full job description at: www.apnm.org. A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous health benefits package are offered. Only qualified applicants should email a cover letter and resumé to Elisabeth Jennings at [email protected] by April 30, 2012.

Contact Information
Name: 
Leslie King
Agency/Organization: 
Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc.
Address: 
PO Box 11395
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87192
Business Phone: 
505-265-2322 ext. 26
Business Fax: 
505-265-2488
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.apnm.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Apr 11 2012
Date to Remove: 
May 1 2012

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