The Executive Director of Animal Place has overall strategic and operational responsibility for Animal Place’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of the organization’s mission.
An ideal candidate will be a seasoned, effective and compassionate leader, who is passionate about the mission of Animal Place, is an effective, respectful, and fair manager of our staff, understands how to inspire through clear communication, and possesses high emotional intelligence. Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership experience in the animal rights, protection, sanctuary, or shelter sectors.
The Executive Director’s primary duties include organizational leadership, fundraising, marketing, fiscal management, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Governance and Operations
Financial Performance and Fundraising
Mission and Strategy
Board Relations
People Management
● Knowledge of and experience in the animal rights or protection field, preferably within a
sanctuary or shelter setting.
● A minimum of five years leadership and management experience.
● Can set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
● Has superior management skills in human resources, staff and volunteer management and
development, and is an effective team builder, with a strong commitment to collaborative and
team-oriented management.
● Has strong written and verbal communications skills.
● Experience and proven success raising significant funds, in particular, a track record of cultivating
and stewarding major donors and foundations.
● Experience developing and/or implementing strategic plans.
● Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collections to assess and evaluate the success
of programs and campaigns.
● Experience in program development and management and ability to adapt programs to reflect
social and political needs.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
● A deep understanding of and passion for Animal Place’s mission and values, and experience
working in a non-profit setting with a mission-driven staff.
● Experience working in partnership with, and being accountable to, an engaged Board of
Directors.
● A highly consultative and collaborative approach to leadership, including exceptional listening
skills and a focus on creative solutions.
Salary: Depending upon experience, the range is $125,000-$175,000
Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and sick time
Medical: Health insurance with no deductible, available after 90 days.
403B: After one year of employment, Animal Place matches up to 3% of salary
Email your cover letter, resume, and three professional and two personal references to Diane Allevato, Board President and Kim Sturla, Executive Director, c/o Animal Place at [email protected]; write “Executive Director Application” in subject line.
Animal Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected group. Animal Place fosters an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity.