Animal Rescue Operations & Volunteer Manager

Almost Home Adoptions For Rescued Cats

Job Description

**Animal Rescue Operations & Volunteer Manager**

**Almost Home Adoptions for Rescued Cats**
Westminster, Colorado | Full Time | On Site

**About Us**

Almost Home Adoptions is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), no kill, cage free cat rescue and sanctuary with over 20 years of experience rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving homes for cats and kittens. We also provide lifelong sanctuary for senior cats and cats with special medical needs.

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, highly organized manager to oversee daily operations, lead our dedicated volunteer team, and maintain exceptional standards of animal care, cleanliness, and professionalism.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Oversee daily rescue operations and maintain exceptionally high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
* Actively participate in cleaning, feeding, laundry, and daily animal care.
* Administer prescribed medications and subcutaneous fluids according to veterinary instructions and established protocols.
* Monitor animal health and behavior, communicate medical concerns, and maintain accurate records.
* Lead, train, schedule, motivate, and support approximately 70 volunteers.
* Ensure organizational policies, procedures, and animal care protocols are consistently followed.
* Address volunteer concerns and performance issues professionally and respectfully.
* Assist with adoptions, fundraising events, donor engagement, and community outreach.
* Create and contribute social media content featuring rescued cats.
* Maintain supplies, coordinate daily responsibilities, and ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and on time.

**Qualifications**

* Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
* Hands on animal care experience, preferably in a rescue, shelter, or veterinary setting.
* Experience administering animal medications and subcutaneous fluids, or relevant training and demonstrated competency.
* Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and dependability.
* Strong communication skills and ability to lead volunteers while respectfully enforcing policies.
* Willingness to actively participate in cleaning and animal care.
* Veterinary technician, animal shelter management, volunteer coordination, fundraising, and social media experience are preferred.

**Compensation and Benefits**

Annual salary: $50,000.

Benefits include 40 hours of paid vacation annually, paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado law, potential discretionary performance bonuses subject to approval, and a supportive, mission driven nonprofit environment.

**How to Apply**

Please email your resume, a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in the position, and three professional references with names, phone numbers, and email addresses to Almosthomemanagement@gmail.com.

Subject: Animal Rescue Operations & Volunteer Manager Application

Applications are reviewed as received. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Application deadline: December 8, 2026.

Applicants may redact age related information, including dates of birth and education attendance or graduation dates, from submitted materials.

This is a full time job