Executive Director

Terre Haute Humane Society

Job Description

The Terre Haute Humane Society is seeking a full-time Executive Director.

The Terre Haute Humane Society (THHS) is a non-profit, low-kill shelter based in Terre Haute,
Ind. The mission of the Terre Haute Humane Society is to care for pets in need by offering safe refuge, facilitating adoptions, providing medical care and educating the community.

The Executive Director upholds the mission of THHS, supports its goals, and works closely with the Board of Directors to provide informed decision-making. The Executive Director is responsible for the cost effective, sanitary, and humane operations of the organization; the health and welfare of animals in its care; the screening of potential adopters; the development of new programs; and the selection, training, supervision, and deployment of shelter staff and shelter volunteers.

The Executive Director serves as a dynamic liaison between the staff, Board of Directors, the community, and government entities in Terre Haute and Vigo County. The Executive Director will be the shelter’s visible spokesperson and will have a unique opportunity to positively influence the community at large. The Executive Director works closely with Shelter Staff to oversee all aspects of animal care, ensuring that their welfare is a top priority.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Personnel Management:
• Oversee all employees including hiring, scheduling, conducting performance evaluations, promotions and
terminations.
• Maintain the operation manual and employee handbook.

Shelter Operations:
• Oversee and participate in intake, medical care, behavioral enrichment and adoption services, including the low-cost spay/neuter program and the selection of animals for euthanasia and otherwise ensure high quality animal care.
•Provide exceptional customer service and ensure placement with nurturing guardians.
Manage effective systems to track progress and regularly evaluate program components, measuring successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, staff, donors and other constituents.
• Supervise the shelter’s veterinarians and maintain strong relationships with other local vets.
• Oversee maintenance of the facilities and property.
• Oversee ordering of supplies and manage retail inventory.
• Attend continuing education programs on shelter management and animal welfare.

Financial Management:
• Manage and record cash receipts, disbursements, municipal billing and accounts payable.
• Prepare employee payroll information and forward to the accountant.
• Work with the Treasurer to develop the annual operating budget.
• Oversee the Terre Haute City and Vigo County contracts and foster relationships with the city and county animal control staff, Mayor and County Commissioners.

Board of Directors Liaison:
• Prepare reports for monthly Board Meetings, including financial reports, and information on shelter intake and adoptions.
• Work with the Board of Directors to develop new programs and make recommendations concerning strategic matters

Fundraising and Pet Adoption Events:
• Build and maintain relationships with funders and donors.
• Research and write grants, and manage donor appeals.
• Develop and assist the Board of Directors with fundraisers and community events.

Community Outreach and Public Relations
• Develop and manage community outreach initiatives, marketing and public relations.
• Manage and expand educational and volunteer programs.
• Foster good relationships with local veterinarians and animal-related businesses, as well as local newspapers, television and radio stations, and other community organizations.
• Manage online marketing including social media, E-mail distribution, and the shelter website.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, farm management or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Passion for animal welfare; current working knowledge of companion animal care and adoption issues.
• Current understanding of compliance issues involving pertinent federal, state and local regulations.
• Experience with strategic and operational planning.
• Understanding of financial management and accounting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong public speaking skills. Ability to set clear priorities, delegate and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making.
• Strong motivational skills, management skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide staff and community leadership.
• Strong commitment to the professional development of staff and a successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team.
• Ability to encourage staff to share ideas and take appropriate initiative.
• Ability to be flexible and able to adapt to immediate or unforeseen challenges.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, particularly E-mail, the Internet, MS Word and Excel; QuickBooks experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency across multiple social media platforms.

Compensation:
• Commensurate with qualifications and experience

This is a full time job