Shelter Manager - MSPCA-Angell Northeast Animal Shelter

Job Description

Job Description

This is a full time, 40 hour a week position; weekends required.

THE POSITION :

We are seeking an experienced applicant for the position of Shelter Manager at our Northeast Animal Adoption Center in Salem, MA. This role is responsible for overseeing adoption center staff and volunteers to ensure that the daily care needs of both animals and clients are consistently met. If you are an animal- and people-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can motivate and inspire a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.

This position reports to the Director of Operations. The Shelter Manager directly supervises the Assistant Shelter Manager, fifteen full-time Animal Welfare Specialists, and several seasonal and part-time staff members.

The Shelter Manager will serve as a role model, promoting a positive, supportive culture in all interactions with staff, volunteers, visitors, shelter partners, and members of the public. Responsibilities include developing and implementing training plans, supervising ongoing performance for new and current employees, and leading daily operations at the MSPCA Adoption Center—covering the intake, care, adoption, and euthanasia of animals.

The Manager will collaborate with staff at other MSPCA adoption centers to facilitate the movement of animals across the organization. They will work closely with relocation, medical, and behavior teams to manage animal flow both throughout the system and within the facility.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000, with flexibility based on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS :

We are looking for applicants with at least two years of management or supervisory experience (preferably in a nonprofit setting) and two years of experience in an animal shelter, veterinary services, or an equivalent social services field. Strong dog-handling abilities, excellent organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail are essential. Applicants should demonstrate deep compassion, a strong commitment to helping both animals and people, and the ability to maintain the positive work environment we foster at the MSPCA.

Please include a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

Spanish-speaking applicants are encouraged to apply!

WHO WE ARE :

The MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world. We are also the largest animal welfare organization in New England, caring for and placing over 11,000 animals annually across our four adoption centers. We aim to help the greatest number of animals by upholding an open adoption philosophy and moving pets through the shelter effectively while maintaining a commitment to socially conscious sheltering. Our animal relocation program transports thousands of cats and dogs from overpopulated animal shelters across the country to Massachusetts, where each animal receives medical care, enrichment, and behavior training prior to adoption. Our animal relocation network, combined with our veterinary and adoption center resources, works to protect the largest number of animals possible by serving as New England’s premier destination shelter for the nationally coordinated movement of animals. At the Northeast Animal Shelter, we care for over 4,000 animals each year with a 98% live release rate. Take a virtual tour of our adoption center!

OUR BENEFITS :

Our compensation package includes BCBS health insurance, dental and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, pet food and free on-site parking!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We believe that a diverse workforce is integral to our organizational culture, and that employing a workforce with varied and unique perspectives that emerge from racial, gender, sexuality, religious, linguistic, neurological, physical and other differences fuels our ability to fulfill our organizational mission, surpassing our goals and visions. The MSPCA-Angell needs a diverse, well-supported workforce of staff and volunteers to best understand and serve our patients, clients, and communities. We are committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented diverse workforce for our future and appreciate your interest in pursuing a career at the MSPCA-Angell.