Shelter Manager

Location

Des Moines, IA | United States

Job description

As Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, we are committed to protecting animals and addressing the growing demand for animal control facility space. Our mission has taken a giant leap forward with the opening of our cutting-edge Animal Services location. This 21,850-sf facility represents a significant upgrade, designed to meet Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) guidelines and regulations, and it boasts sustainability features aligned with the city’s electrification goals, including a pursuit of LEED Gold certification.

We are looking for a dedicated Shelter Manager to oversee our Animal Care and Adoptions team at our groundbreaking New Animal Services facility.

Here’s what we ask of you to take our team to the next level.

• High School Diploma or GED - required 
• Supervisory Experience - required
• Valid Drivers license with satisfactory driving record - required
• 2+ years of Customer Service Experience - preferred
• Strong communication skills and openness to change
• Team player and self-starter
• Supportive and embracive to a culture of acceptance, open communication, and a positive work environment. 
• Full job description attached

Benefits Full-Time:

• Paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Disability Insurance - Short and long-term disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness
• HSA/FSA
• Retirement: 401(k) & ROTH plan

Along with traditional benefits, the ARL employees also receive a variety of other benefits within our organization and outside our organization; these benefits include: 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Pet Food
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• 20% off Animal House purchases (retail shop)
• 25% off 4-week training classes for your pets
• Employee Veterinary Assistance Program 
  • Free yearly vaccinations
  • Microchips at cost
  • Heartworm screening -$5 per pet
  • Annual Heartworm preventative at cost
  • Other services upon request

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