Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill facility founded in 2007 on farmland in Freeport, Fla. The refuge is located about 20 minutes north of the Emerald Coast's sugary white beaches. Since 2007, Alaqua staff and volunteers have helped find homes for more than 9,000 animals, with up to 100 adoptions completed each month and up to 250 animals on site at any time.
Alaqua Animal Refuge believes that every abused, neglected and homeless animal deserves a second chance. Our private, nonprofit animal sanctuary is committed to serving the Emerald Coast as: the premier no-kill refuge, providing protection, shelter and care to animals in need; a full-service animal adoption center; and a peaceful, proactive animal welfare advocate through educational outreach and community programs.
The role of Shelter Manager is a critical one in managing not only the day-to-day running of the shelter but also in the future growth of the refuge. It is therefore essential that the successful candidate has previous experience of working in a no-kill shelter environment, managing a multitude of conflicting priorities, and managing large teams. The successful candidate for this role also needs to be able to capable of managing day-to-day operations wiliest being part of planning and executing the move of the refuge to a 85 acre site where this role will have greater responsibilities and will mange day to day one of the largest animal refuge and educational centers in Florida and the US.
It is therefore desirable that the successful candidate has the following experiences:
- Experience of working in animal rescue and ideally within a no kill environment.
- A self-starter who has managed large teams and experience of making decisions and acting with autonomy.
Excellent communication skills are essential in not only communicating well with the staff and volunteers but also ensuring our customers and donors receive excellent customer service.
- Previous experience of a service environment is critically in ensuring all we deliver a first class Alaqua experience
If you feel you have the right skills, experiences and attributes and want to apply for this role then please send a resume and cover letter to:CChambers@alaquaanimalrefuge.org by Monday 17th February.
If you would like to see further information on Alaqua then please see:
Website: www.AlaquaAnimalRefuge.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlaquaAnimalRefuge
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/AlaquaTV
