Executive Director

Humane Society of Chittenden County

Job Description

The Humane Society of Chittenden County seeks an experienced candidate to join the leadership team of our 122-year-old growing organization!

The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership, strategic direction, and overall management of the Humane Society of Chittenden County (HSCC) to fulfill the organization’s mission and vision, as set by the Board of Directors. This role involves providing visionary leadership, overseeing daily operations, managing and inspiring a team of 25-30 staff members, ensuring the organization’s financial health, and representing HSCC to the community, donors, and other stakeholders. The Executive Director guides HSCC’s Leadership Team and directly oversees its members: the Director of Development, Director of Finance & Administration, Veterinarian & Chief Medical Officer, Shelter Manager, and Senior Communications Manager. Charged with keeping an eye on the "big picture," the Executive Director ensures a high standard of care for our animals and our community members and a positive, respectful, and productive workplace culture for our staff.

The salary range for this role is $80k-$110k, depending on experience. To view the full job description and submit an application, please visit hsccvt.org/Join-Our-Team

About Our Organization:
HSCC is committed to the well-being of animals and their families: our mission is to ensure that every pet has a loving home and that every pet owner has access to the resources they need to give those pets happy, healthy lives. Our pledge to the members of our community – both animal and human alike – is to conduct our work with compassion, integrity, transparency, and a high standard of quality. In support of our mission, HSCC is committed to keeping pets and their families together through our surrender prevention resources and humane education initiatives. HSCC rehomes over 1,200 animals per year, including cats, dogs, and small companion animals, and serves upwards of 20,000 people each year through our adoption center, community programs & services, humane education programs, and low-cost Community Pet Clinic.

You would be joining a dedicated, passionate, and collaborative team in an environment that fosters compassion and empathy for all living things, and a workplace culture that supports this ethos. At HSCC, our staff is our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package including paid time off and low-cost veterinary care.

This is a full time job