Responsibilities
The Executive Director for CAA is responsible for developing/directing all programs, activities and operations necessary to advance the mission, vision, and core values of CAA. Specific responsibilities include:
Administration
Directs hiring, training, performance reviews and general management of all staff.
Defines and communicates to direct reports their roles, responsibilities and accountability, i.e. departmental budgets and staffing levels; adherence to employment policies and practices, etc.
Provides day-to-day supervision of direct reports.
Ensures compliance with all state and federal employment regulations and laws and regulations related to animal welfare and shelter operations.
Oversees the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures manual, employee handbook, staff orientation, emergency evacuation and disaster management plans, and other necessary documents.
Updates and improves policies and procedures based on best practices from ASCPA, HSUS, Association of Shelter Veterinary Medicine, and other nationally recognized animal welfare organizations.
Shelter Operations/Organizational Development
Develops an organizational structure and oversees implementation of a budget/plan for managing the day-to-day activities of the shelter.
Oversees the care, handling, and well-being of animals from animal intake through adoptions.
Works with staff to evaluate each animal and oversees decisions regarding adoption, transfer, foster or euthanasia.
Oversees upkeep, maintenance/repair of facilities/equipment.
Implements systems/programs for staff development and training.
Ensures that an active and effective volunteer recruitment, development and recognition program is ongoing.
Establishes and implements policies and procedures with the approval of the Board of Directors.
Approves employee schedules and reviews/approves payroll and leave time. Ensures maintenance of personnel files.
Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with EBR Parish Animal Control Director and staff.
Create and implement a disaster plan in conjunction with Department of Agriculture and EBR Parish officials.
Financial Management/Legal
Assumes financial responsibility of the organization in collaboration with the Board of Directors
Implements internal financial controls (including cash receipt and disbursement policies) as directed by the City-Parish Finance Department and ensures staff compliance.
With Board, develops yearly operating budget.
Board Reporting/Assistance
Attend Board Meetings and assist in the planning/implementation of meetings of the Board of Directors/committees.
Provide monthly reports to the Board and immediate notification of significant issues to the Board Chair.
Development/Fundraising
Leads all development and fundraising activities in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
Community Development, Marketing and Public Relations
Works with staff to develop marketing, media and public relations materials and activities.
Works with other rescue organizations to strengthen and enlarge programs through exchange of information/collaborative efforts.
Develops relationships with community leaders to ensure support for the mission of the shelter.
Works with the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and specifically with the Shelter Management program to advance care for CAA animals and the field of Shelter Medicine.
To apply please email resume to hiring@caabr.org
