Executive Director

The Company seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership, guide organizational planning and program effectiveness, and ensure responsible financial stewardship and sustainable growth. The role includes partnering with the Board on governance, leading fundraising and donor relations, and overseeing development, marketing, and community outreach. The Executive Director will supervise shelter operations and medical teams, uphold animal care and safety standards, and lead senior staff, employees, and volunteers. As the organization’s primary spokesperson, this leader will build community trust and foster a compassionate, collaborative culture. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or a related field, along with at least three years of senior leadership experience; a master’s degree is preferred, and relevant professional certification is a plus. Strong financial management, budgeting, facility oversight, and change leadership skills are required, as is the ability to build effective relationships with boards, staff, volunteers, and community partners. The role also calls for excellent communication and public-speaking skills, a commitment to animal welfare and fundraising, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Knowledge of applicable animal welfare, shelter operations, and employment regulations is desirable.