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Team Leader, Animal Care
Dumb Friends League
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Denver, CO 80231
Description
Responsibilities
- Direct, monitor, and support the day to day work of the team, ensuring the work of the team is done, and done well. Utilize metrics provided to evaluate and create an appropriate plan.
- Work alongside the animal care team, providing support and guidance in the moment on all aspects of their work including animal care and enrichment.
- Coordinate kenneling and movement of animals within the facility.
- Direct enrichment activities to support the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals in care.
- Collaborate with Team leads throughout the organization to address logistical issues related to flow, space, scheduling, staff absences, and other shelter concerns. Effectively communicate and elevate challenges to management team as needed.
- Approach challenging situations with a positive perspective, helpful attitude and flexible strategies, seeking the best possible experiences and outcomes for pets and patrons.
- Utilize established SOPs to guide consistent and appropriate operating procedures. Provide productive feedback on implementation and potential challenges to be experienced by the team, propose edits as needed.
- Improve the quality of care provided by cultivating independent thought and action by staff in response to situations not effectively addressed by established procedures.
- Counsel and support staff in regard to their day to day work and provide input to managers regarding staff performance.
- Monitor data entry and documentation to ensure accurate and up to date animal records.
- Provide information and data to assist with development and management of budget.
- Provide onboarding support and training to staff and volunteers new to the team.
- Work in partnership with manager to provide training and mentorship for associates who demonstrate interest and capacity to take on additional and/or higher-level responsibilities.
- Partner with manager and provide support for ensuring work materials and consumables remain well stocked for the team
- Responsible for maintaining the League’s high standard of neat and clean facilities in assigned work areas.
- Partner with Facilities and others as needed to ensure the League’s equipment is in good working order.
- Perform opening, closing duties weekly as needed by the organization including at least two holiday shifts throughout the calendar year.
- Perform euthanasia and related tasks as needed.
- Ensure that local, state, and federal safety animal care standards are met.
- Compensation: $22.50 - $23.65 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
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