Facility
South Florida Wildlife Center, Humane Society of the United States
Closing Date
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Description
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Humane Society of the United States in the search for a Director of Operations, South Florida Wildlife Center.
The Humane Society’s South Florida Wildlife Center (SFWC) admits more than 12,000 injured, orphaned, or imperiled animals annually, making it one of the largest wildlife hospitals, trauma centers, and rehabilitation facilities in the nation. The SFWC provides field rescue, clinic triage, state-of-the-art diagnostics, expert veterinary treatment and surgery, as well as pediatric and rehabilitative care to its wildlife patients. Through the use of three rescue ambulances that collectively travel about 7,000 miles per month, the Center serves the tri-county area of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade.
The SFWC employs more than 60 staff members, including three licensed veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, veterinary technicians, and many other animal care specialists. The Center also has more than 600 active volunteers. Its state-of-the-art wildlife nursery admits up to 120 orphaned, abandoned, or displaced baby animals a day during baby season. Founded in 1969, the SFWC has been an affiliate of The Humane Society of the US since 2009. It operates at no cost to citizens and relies on private funding.
The Director of Operations (DOO) will support the Executive Director of the South Florida Wildlife Center in all aspects of SFWC management and operations. The DOO will provide leadership to staff and identify and take appropriate action on personnel issues as well as daily operational issues.
Specifically, the Director of Operations will oversee all operational functions associated with the Center; provide direct supervision and leadership to staff managers, supervisors, and coordinators; assess needs and provide direction for optimum animal care, facility management, special projects, maintenance of assets, procurement of supplies and materials, and maintenance of necessary licenses and permits; work with the Executive Director to develop, implement, and monitor organizational and facility policies and standards; assist with fundraising, donor cultivation, and special events; assist the Executive Director in budget formulation and budget management and submit proposed expenditures for the Executive Director’s approval; and provide accurate reports as required by the Executive Director.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization. The HSUS and its affiliates provide direct care to more than 100,000 animals each year—a higher volume than any other animal welfare organization—through sanctuaries, veterinary programs, and emergency shelters and rescues. The Humane Society works to professionalize the field of animal care with its education and training programs.
While the HSUS comes to the aid of animals in crisis, they also attack the root causes of problems. The Humane Society’s most important goal is to prevent animals from being in situations of distress in the first place. The Humane Society drives transformational change for animals—bringing a wide set of tools to the biggest fights, confronting multibillion dollar industries and staying the course until reform is achieved.
Leaders in the humane movement ranked the HSUS as the most effective animal organization in the country, in a survey conducted by Guidestar’s Philanthropedia. The Humane Society is approved by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance for all 20 standards for charity accountability and was named by Worth Magazine as one of the 10 most fiscally responsible charities.
Education and Pre-requisites
Seven or more years of experience in the animal care field or a related field is required for this position, as is a Bachelor’s degree or significant, equivalent experience and training in an applicable field.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation is commensurate with experience. HSUS offers a competitive benefits package.
Application instructions
To apply for this position visit: http://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com