PAWS Adoption Center

Position Title:	Executive Director
Reports to:	Board of Directors—President

Position Description

The Executive Director is a results oriented, enthusiastic, energetic individual who will provide leadership for a private, no kill, non-profit animal shelter in Middletown, Ohio and be responsible for fund raising, public relations and oversight of the shelter operations.

Skill Sets

• A leader with the maturity, professional demeanor and ethics to be an effective and respected representative of the organization
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple plans in order to meet the many and varied demands of the organization
• An effective communicator - both written and oral
• Fundraising or sales experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Advocate for animals and animal rights

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fundraising
  • Assist the Event Coordinator with two signature events
  • Develop, plan and execute two other small fundraisers
  • Identify and build relationships with current and potential donors
  • Identify appropriate grants and prepare grant applications
• Public Relations
  • Spokesperson for PAWS, increasing its presence in the community (Butler County, Ohio) through networking and other appropriate activities
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with other animal shelters and rescue groups.
• Operations
  • Shelter Operations
    • Oversee the management of shelter operations in accordance with Board approved shelter policies and operating plans
    • Work closely with the Board of Directors and attend all Board meetings
    • Maintain regular communication with the Board President keeping him/her apprised of any concerns or issues in a timely manner
  • Fiscal Accountability
    • Understand financial reports, forecasts and budgets
      
    • Ensure compliance with and implementation of Board financial policies
      
    • Ensure adherence to internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets
  • Volunteers
    • Recruit, train and supervise non-shelter volunteers, i.e. volunteers working in the fund raising or public relations arena

Specifics

Salary: Negotiable

How to Apply: Qualified individuals may apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to: resumes@pawsadoptioncenter.org.