Search jobs > Boston, MA > Shelter manager

Shelter Program Manager - #3726

Ellen M. Gifford Cat Shelter
Boston, MA, US
Permanent
Full-time

Are you interested in a full-time program manager opportunity that will impact the lives of homeless cats?

Gifford Cat Shelter - the first free-roam, no-kill shelter in the country - seeks a Shelter Program Manager to help oversee a variety of shelter programs, including volunteer orientation and coordination, adoptions, intakes, foster program coordination, and more.

Working closely with the Shelter Director, this critical role is focused on operational and organizational excellence.

Major Responsibilities

  • Oversee designated shelter programs
  • Interface with shelter visitors; introduce cats to the public and provide information regarding licensing, vaccinations, pet-owner responsibilities, spaying, neutering and adoptions, collect license, redemption, and adoption fees
  • Responsible for pet ownership and for matching the cats to potential owners; receive cats to be admitted for shelter care and be responsible for their proper identification.

Release animals to their owners as directed by shelter manager

Monitor sick, quarantined, and injured cats and observe them for unusual physical and behavioral conditions, medicate if necessary;

separate and control and cats that are not getting along; assist the veterinarian or staff with vaccinations and minor medical treatments.

Keep a record on the disposition of animals, perform a daily count of animals and report any condition or inconsistencies to the supervisor or veterinarian as appropriate

Complete various records and forms such as medical cards, logs of controlled medication dispensed, and daily activity sheets.

Maintain a log and inventory of food and other animal supply needs

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with animals, preferably cats
  • Experience with program management, project management, or similar professional experience
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with a take-charge attitude
  • Strong customer service / client-facing skills

The mission of Gifford Cat Shelter is to provide a haven for stray, abused, and unwanted cats until they are matched with their permanent loving homes.

At Gifford, cats are free to roam and play. They nap in sunny windows, get plenty of exercise, and enjoy tons of love and attention while they wait for their forever homes.

A no-kill shelter, Gifford believes that all cats should have a chance to live their lives free of pain and fear. No matter their story, every Gifford cat has a future to look forward to.

And until they find their new homes, they'll spend their days in bright, open environments, getting all the love they need!

6 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Ellen M. Gifford Cat Shelter
Boston, Massachusetts

Are you interested in a full-time program manager opportunity that will impact the lives of homeless cats?. Gifford Cat Shelter - the first free-roam, no-kill shelter in the country - seeks a. Oversee designated shelter programs. Release animals to their owners as directed by shelter manager. ...

Promoted
Ellen M. Gifford Cat Shelter
Boston, Massachusetts

Are you interested in a full-time program manager opportunity that will impact the lives of homeless cats?. Gifford Cat Shelter - the first free-roam, no-kill shelter in the country - seeks a. Oversee designated shelter programs. Release animals to their owners as directed by shelter manager. ...

Promoted
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Boston, Massachusetts

Provide outreach (to shelters, patients’ homes, day program, inpatient unit) to clients as needed to facilitate all of the above. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health profes...

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Boston, Massachusetts

SSI, Medicaid), housing, health care, social and behavioral health services, and all other necessary services; provide prevention, intervention, and development of a crisis plan with patients; assist patients with setting up transportation Participate in ongoing quality improvement endeavors, in the...

Promoted
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts

Opportunity for a Social Worker to join Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which is committed to social justice and health equity for their patients. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. New graduates and out of state MSW prepared Social Workers are expected to obtain Massachusetts li...

Promoted
Synergy Medical Staffing
Boston, Massachusetts

Synergy Medical Staffing is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a travel job in Boston, Massachusetts. Licensed Clinical Social Worker. ...

Promoted
IMEG Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts

Project Marketing/Proposal Coordinator. Project Marketing/Proposal Coordinator. Coordinates & maintains up-to-date project data in the centralized Projects database and Central Qualifications Library for assigned teams. Assists in researching project leads, potential clients, and competition as need...

Promoted
Parexel International Corporation
Billerica, Massachusetts

Clinical Operations Leader / Clinical Trial Manager. We currently have Home Based Clinical Operations Leader/Clinical Trial Manager positions available in the US. The COL/CTM has overall accountability for the execution of the clinical operations strategy on the Project. They are responsible for coo...

Promoted
Ivy Exec
Boston, Massachusetts

CEO, COO, CMO, CFO, CTO, SVP IT, VP IT, SVP Sales, VP Sales, SVP Marketing, VP Marketing, SVP Ops, VP Ops, SVP HR, VP HR, SVP Finance, VP Finance, IT Leader, IT Manager, IT Director, Senior IT Manager, IT Administrator, IT Project Manager, IT Supervisor, Software Development Executive, Software Deve...

Promoted
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts

Position Title: Gastroenterologist- Medical Director Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program. Gastroenterologist Medical Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program (IBD). The Crohn's & Colitis Program at BMC is supported by a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team. The program has an active clinic...