Executive Director

Description

Altered Tails Barnhart Clinic seeks an Executive Director. We are a non‐profit 501(c)3 high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) clinic with two locations currently whose mission is to provide accessible and affordable spay/neuter solutions for companion animals and free-roaming cats. In 2021, we provided spay/neuter services for over 27,000 cats and dogs across our two clinics. The Executive Director is responsible for managing and developing the organization, which includes paid staff of 4 full‐time veterinarians, 2 clinic managers, a marketing and development director, 25 other full-time or part-time employees, and oversight of an approximately $2.1 million annual budget.

Altered Tails’ clinics are in Maricopa County, in the heart of Arizona’s Valley of the Sun. Surrounded by towering plateaus, vast canyons, and more cacti than you knew existed, the desert is the perfect escape from bustling city life. Whether you want to go golfing or go on a hike, you’ll be able to spend plenty of quality time outdoors. Feeling a mountain getaway? That’s only 2-3 hours to the north! Want to go splash in the ocean? San Diego and Rocky Point, Mexico are barely 5 hours by car! We have a vibrant local food and arts scene, along with all four major sports teams, excellent colleges and universities, and the Phoenix Raceway for car enthusiasts!

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader, relationship builder, and manager, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience within an animal welfare environment with progressive management responsibility. Crucial skills include leadership experience and grant management; knowledge of and commitment to accepted animal welfare standards; fundraising experience; the capacity to work with the Board of Directors to develop and execute a strategic plan; emotional intelligence; and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and stakeholders.  An understanding of basic business principles, including a background of good budget management, is necessary.

The Executive Director is responsible for the oversight, program development, and accountability for best practices over all operational areas of two HQHVSN spay/neuter clinics that perform, on average, 25,000 combined surgeries annually, a growing community outreach program, and partnerships with other animal welfare organizations to provide the necessary infrastructure to achieve Altered Tails’ mission. The Executive Director provides high level coordination across all program service areas to provide a quality of care and service that matches the Altered Tails’ mission.

The organization receives 90% of its funding from individuals and businesses in the local community, and the Executive Director is an important liaison in our effort to raise funds to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of the organization. Demonstrated accomplishments in fundraising, including developing new relationships, successful cultivation, solicitation, and acquisition of donations is essential. In addition, demonstrated success in grant writing is required.

REPORTS TO:  Board of Directors

PROVIDES DIRECT SUPERVISION TO:

Marketing & Development Director

Clinic Managers

Medical Director

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide executive level leadership of staff and volunteers, providing vision and direction for the future growth of programs, policies, and procedures.
• Implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and provide support while working collaboratively toward the achievement of the organization’s mission.
• Provide oversight and leadership to develop and implement all aspects of fundraising, including donor cultivation, events, grant writing and management, direct solicitation, and special campaigns.
• Direct Altered Tails’ programs including HQHVSN, partnerships, community cats/TNR, and community outreach.
• Provide administration of and guidance for all organizational programs and activities and staff responsible for them (program services and facility management, fiscal management and fundraising, community and public relations/advocacy, and human resources).
• Provide oversight for various accounting functions, including payroll, payables, and budgeting.
• Accomplish financial objectives by overseeing forecasting, the preparation of an annual budget, analysis of variances, and corrective actions if needed.
• Report to the Board quarterly regarding fiscal and operational status of the organization. Ensure effective management of the annual budget and be accountable for budget expenditures on an ongoing basis.
• Establish effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Board members, managers, staff, volunteers, vendors, other animal welfare organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Promote development of staff skills.
• Provide executive guidance and leadership to develop and document appropriate standards of procedure for all core functions of the organization.
• Lead the development and implementation of programs and services that meet community needs, and advance the mission and vision of Altered Tails.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work environment includes constant exposure to felines and other animal allergens.
• Lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 25 pounds for short distances.
• Drive a vehicle; must have a valid Driver’s License and be in good standing with Department of Motor Vehicles.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university is preferred; applicants with other relevant experience will be considered.

EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES, AND QUALITIES REQUIRED:

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience within an animal welfare environment with progressive management responsibility.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with community groups, volunteers, and other nonprofit programs and organizations.
• Minimum of 3 years of financial/budget experience, as well as demonstrated accomplishments in grant management and fundraising, including gifts from individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Proven ability to work with, evaluate, coach, and supervise staff and volunteers. Experience developing staff and volunteers into a cohesive team while holding individuals and work teams accountable for their results. Oriented to performance by objectives for individuals and teams.
• Demonstrated record of strong, collaborative, and inclusive leadership with open communication to harmonize staff, the Board, volunteers, and other constituents with whom the director will interface.
• Past experience in a senior leadership role where he/she has either reported directly to or worked closely with a Board of Directors is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience speaking with the media in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated understanding of business principles applied to a nonprofit enterprise, including a background of good budget management.
• Proficiency in computer applications, i.e., Microsoft office, Excel, google documents/forms, databases; understanding of web based applications and their utilizations, as well as experience with shelter data software and record keeping.
• Ability to work independently with managers, staff, and volunteers to accomplish daily tasks as well as execute strategic plans, and to support and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with the public, volunteers, and co-workers in a friendly, pleasant, courteous, and tactful manner at all times.

HOURS: FLSA Status: Exempt Position Altered Tails’ business hours are Tuesday – Friday, and one Saturday a month, from 7:30am – 5:00pm. Daily hours may vary according to the needs of the organization.

SALARY RANGE: $95,000 -$125,000, DOE

BENEFITS:  Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement plan.  Also included are paid-time-off and holidays.

How to Apply

Send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Nellie Goetz at ngoetz@alteredtails.org