Director of Strategic Advancement

Nassau County Animal Services

Job Description

Plans, directs, and manages the activities of the Animal Services Department, ensuring the safety and welfare of animals in the County’s care and the protection of public health. Provides strategic leadership to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming facility for both animals and visitors, while creating an efficient, professional, and supportive work environment for staff. Oversees compliance with the Animal Control Ordinance and related statutes, policies, and procedures, ensuring they are communicated and enforced with fairness, tact, and impartiality..

This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of all sheltering and animal control functions within Nassau County. This role ensures the highest standards of public safety, animal care, and customer service while advancing innovative, compassionate solutions to community animal issues. Serves as lead in the design and development of a new, modern shelter facility, a forward-thinking environment that prioritizes animal wellbeing, staff efficiency, and community engagement.

This is a full time job