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The Renaissance Network, Inc. · 4 days ago

Cat Shelter Program Manager

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Renaissance Network, Inc. is seeking a Shelter Program Manager for Gifford Cat Shelter, the first free-roam, no-kill shelter in the country. This role involves overseeing various shelter programs and ensuring operational excellence while providing compassionate care to the cats and managing volunteer activities.

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Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Lisa Sacchetti

Responsibilities

Along with assisting in day-to-day shelter operations, Program Managers work closely with the shelter director to learn responsibilities for one or more specific programs of interest/ability, eventually partnering in leadership of said program(s)

Programs cover work areas such as adoptions, volunteer coordination, foster coordination, medical care and behavioral support, facilities maintenance, events, social media, marketing, fundraising, technology, intake coordination, and inventory management!; People with experience in these or similar activities are encouraged to apply!

Perform cat care duties such as preparing food, feeding and providing water, cleaning and disinfecting cat areas, washing litter boxes, tools, and dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, and washing debris from walls, beds, and any other areas

Monitor healthy, sick, quarantined, and injured cats for unusual physical and behavioral conditions. Communicate concerns to the shelter manager and act upon feedback

Medicate or assist in the medication of cats, as directed by the shelter's veterinarian or shelter manager

Interface politely with people visiting the shelter

Responsible for screening adoption applicants, matching cats to potential owners, and introducing cats to the public, while providing information regarding pet-owner responsibilities, spaying, neutering, vaccinations, and adoptions, and collecting donations and adoption fees

Receive cats to be admitted for shelter care and properly identify and release animals to their owners, as directed by the shelter manager

Complete various records and forms such as medical sheets, logs of controlled medication dispensed, task lists

Restock supplies through the building, noting low inventory to management

Work alongside and guide volunteer activities, providing tips and knowledge, as necessary

Qualification

Program managementVolunteer coordinationCustomer serviceAnimal care experienceOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Must have a passion for cats!

Monitor healthy, sick, quarantined, and injured cats for unusual physical and behavioral conditions. Communicate concerns to the shelter manager and act upon feedback

Medicate or assist in the medication of cats, as directed by the shelter's veterinarian or shelter manager

Interface politely with people visiting the shelter

Receive cats to be admitted for shelter care and properly identify and release animals to their owners, as directed by the shelter manager

Complete various records and forms such as medical sheets, logs of controlled medication dispensed, task lists

Restock supplies through the building, noting low inventory to management

Work alongside and guide volunteer activities, providing tips and knowledge, as necessary

Preferred

Prior experience working with healthy and sick animals (especially cats) is not required, but would be beneficial

Experience with program management, project management, or similar professional experience

Highly organized and detail-oriented with a take-charge attitude

Gifford Cat Shelter is staffed 365 days a year; ability to work some mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred

Must be able to lift, move, or carry cats or objects weighing up to 40 lbs

Ability to use strong chemicals for disinfecting items and spaces throughout the shelter

Strong customer service/client-facing skills

Company

The Renaissance Network, Inc.

Building World-Class Teams to Impact Education & Communities Since 1996, The Renaissance Network has helped companies find top executives and assemble goal-driven teams.

Founded in 1996