Shelter Manager

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The SHELTER MANAGER is responsible for the daily operations of the facility, personnel management/supervision, preparation of official records, review of documents/records generated by subordinates, employee/volunteer work scheduling, payroll management, facility maintenance, supplies/equipment (vendors), interface with outside-agency personnel, maintaining standards of workplace ethics, safety and security, emergency operations planning and execution, public relations

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The SHELTER MANAGER shall report to the Shelter Administrator and assist in that position as-directed when necessary

Other Information/Requirements: 

• At least 21 years of age, High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience and/or Education in animal care, Animal Sciences (small animal preferred) with a strong interest in
animal welfare
• Strong management skills in employee relations/management, communication
• Management skills (Word, Excel, website/social media), record keeping

How to Apply: 

Submit Resumes to: High Desert Humane Society, ATT: Shelter Administrator, P.O. Box 1973 Silver City NM. 88062. Open until position is filled.
Further information: Please contact M.J. Burns at [email protected] -- OR -- Heidi Ogas at [email protected]

Salary Range: 
$48,000-$52,000 DOQ
Contact Information
Name: 
M.J. Burns
Agency/Organization: 
Board Member, High Desert Humane Society
Address: 
3050 Cougar Way
City: 
Silver City
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
88061
Business Phone: 
575-538-9261
Business Fax: 
575-388-5251
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.highdeserthumane.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Apr 1 2025
Date to Remove: 
Jun 30 2025

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