Deputy Director

Saratoga County Animal Shelter

Job Description

The position of Deputy Director requires the candidate, in tandem with the Director, to administer, direct and coordinate the supportive and operational functions of all aspects of animal care, facility management and Community Outreach at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. In the absence of the Director, the Deputy Director will act for and in place of the Director, ensuring all operational and organizational requirements are fulfilled. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Director of the Animal Shelter with leeway allowed in carrying out day to day operational and clinical requirements within established policies and procedures. This employee supervises and ensures that the animals and clients are being served efficiently by a harmonious and capable group of staff members and volunteers. Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications (at least)
A) Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences, Animal Biology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics Accounting or a closely related field and two (2) years of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, in the care and treatment of domestic animals in a large-scale animal shelter, or related work place, with at least one (1) year of hands on administrative, clinical and supervisory experience; OR
(B) Possession of Associate’s Degree in Animal Sciences, Animal Biology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics Accounting or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, in the care and treatment of domestic animals in a large-scale animal shelter, or related work place, with at least one (1) year of hands on administrative, clinical and supervisory experience.

This is a full time job