Posted on November 21, 2012

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Executive Director

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, a leading regional animal welfare organization, is now seeking candidates for EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Board of Directors (Board), the Executive Director supports HSNEGA in achieving its mission and strategic goals, serving as a leader, visionary and decision maker. This position, which oversees all staff and volunteers, makes recommendations to the Board regarding daily and long-term operations; oversees and participates in the initiation of programs that advance the image of HSNEGA in the eyes of the community it serves; and actively seeks contributions to ensure adequate funds are available for the operation of HSNEGA and its advancement and consistent growth.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides strategic planning and leadership to assure HSNEGA achieves its mission and goals.
• Directs budgetary and financial control of HSNEGA, including recommending annual budget for board approval, and prudently manages resources within budget guidelines.
• Ensures the well-being and humane treatment of the animals in HSNEGA’s care.
• Assures adequate maintenance of the shelter and site and makes recommendations for improvements and new facilities as required.
• Acts as the director of human resources and administers personnel policies, procedures and practices.
• Represents HSNEGA in the public arena and works collaboratively with regional animal welfare and other related organizations.
• Assures the organization and its programs, operations and services are effectively managed and consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Assures responsible and effective fundraising planning and implementation including identification, cultivation and solicitation of potential funding sources. Promotes and represents HSNEGA to potential and current donors and funding organizations.
• Seeks out and maintains community contacts and represents HSNEGA to the public through various types of appearances.
• Responsible and accountable for the effects of own productivity, attendance and behavior (performance).
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image and improve the functioning of the organization and its facilities.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Senior level executive experience in a multi-faceted animal welfare (preferred) or non-profit organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a $1 million+ operating budget.
• Demonstrated human resource leadership, management and development skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations which relate to the management of a non-profit animal welfare organization as well as the issues, challenges and concerns facing the field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a non-profit board of directors and various constituency groups.
• Strategic planning experience and demonstrated fundraising and donor stewardship skills.
• Demonstrated passion for HSNEGA’s mission.
• Advocacy and community outreach experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to represent HSNEGA to a wide, varied audience.
• Ability to work with shifting priorities and in an organization which is highly visible in the community.
• Demonstrated personal credibility and ability to lead with honesty and integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent work experience); advanced degree and/or professional certification such as certified animal welfare administrator (CAWA) designation or Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation highly desired

To Apply: To learn more, and for information on applying, please visit www.HSNEGA.org/search to download a PDF of the position description.