Employment Opportunities



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Humane Society Police Officer

Humane Society of Lehigh County

The Humane Society of Lehigh County is seeking a full time trained Humane Society Police Officer candidate with current certification status.  Must be eligible for immediate swearing in for Lehigh County.  Strong interpersonal skills, team player, good physical condition, animal handling and ability to follow orders a necessity.  Duties include some shelter work and transport of animals.  Fax resume with references  610-797-1455 Attn of L. Krueger.


Development Director

SPCA of Luzerne County

The SPCA of Luzerne Co.​ is seeking a full time Development Director to promote its programs and services, develop funding opportunities in the community through effective corporate/​community relations, events planning, new grant research and writing.​ This position is responsible for overall fund raising including the planning and coordination of fund raising events, and the research and development of new funding opportunities.​

In addition to outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills,
qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree, and have extensive public relations, events planning, and fund raising experience with a proven track record of results.​

SPCA offers an excellent compensation and benefits package along with a rewarding career experience.​ Please forward your resume with salary history to:

SPCA of Luzerne Co.​
c/​o Search Committee
524 East Main St.​
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702



Resident Shelter Manager

Montgomery County SPCA

The Montgomery County SPCA, with shelter locations in Conshohocken, Perkiomenville and Abington is currently seeking a Shelter Manager for our Perkiomenville location.  The Perkiomenville site encompasses sixty-two acres.  We provide a large and well maintained home on the property for the manager of this facility.  The property has a barn currently housing seven horses.  It is also used to house various farm animals.  The facility itself is equipped to house one-hundred and fifty domestic animals.  Full-time Veterinarians are on site daily to provide animal healthcare and perform neutering of all animals adopted from our shelters.  The Shelter Manager will report to and work closely with the Executive Director.  The Shelter Manager will also work closely with the staff at the Administration Office and shelter in Conshohocken to ensure consistency of policies and procedures at all three shelters.

Responsibilities include:
Oversight of all aspects of day to day shelter operations.
Hiring, training and managing staff with emphasis on animal care and customer service.
Investigating cruelty complaints in the surrounding community.
Working with law enforcement agencies.

Requirements for the position include:
BS in Animal Husbandry, or equivalent work experience.
Two years of management experience in a shelter environment (8 to 10 employees).
Humane Society Police Officer Certification or Completion of Humane Society Police Officer Training.
Willing to relocate to house on the property:  this is provided rent-free.
Prior experience in animal shelter operations and handling horses is a plus.
 
Please submit resume to:
Carmen J. Ronio, Executive Director
PO Box 222
Conshohocken, Pa. 19428



Humane Society Police Officer

Humane Society of Berks County

The Humane Society of Berks County is seeking a trained Humane Society Police Officer candidate with current certification status. Must be eligible for immediate swearing in Berks and surrounding county courts. Excellent benefits, competitive salary, and no on-call hours required. Pleasant, fair-minded, and self-motivated individuals sought, excellent communications and computer skills are required, and a Bachelor’s degree and non-smokers are preferred. Discretion is assured for currently employed candidates applying for this position. HSBC is an equal opportunity employer. Please forward resume and cover letter to Karel Minor, Executive Director at kminor@berkshumane.org or by mail.

Mr. Karel Minor, Executive Director
Humane Society of Berks County
1801 North 11th Street
Reading, PA 19604

Fax 610-921-5833
E-mail kminor@berkshumane.org
For more information about the HSBC, call 610-921-2348 (ext. 10) or visit www.berkshumane.org EOE



Director of Shelter Development

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter

 The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is seeking a full or part-time Director of Shelter Development. This position requires a person having the ability to lead and direct employees of this organization. The person for this position will be leading an existing team of individuals who have many years of dedicated service. These employees are serving in an excellent professional manner involving animal care and sheltering practices, daily business/financial oversight, outstanding public relations representation and customer care. The desired Director’s position is accomplished indoors with little, if any overnight travel requirement and under direct supervision of the leadership of the Board of Directors. Requirements: 1. Background or training in management and/or leadership skills. 2. Must be able to demonstrate a history of successful team building. 3. Must be able to demonstrate history of successful fundraising and grant writing ability. 4. Must be able to show ability and skills in making strong visual and verbal presentations to groups of ordinarily supportive community leaders of the area's most recognized shelter supporters. 5. Ordinary computer and automation skills are a must. 6. Budget-development/oversight management should be illustrated. 7. Should have a demonstrated passion for animal welfare. Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter specifically directing attention to resume skills containing qualifications required in the points above. Applicants will begin to be considered by Jan. 17, 2011 (first cutoff) and the application process will close on Jan. 31, 2011. Mail cover letter and resume to Nancy Gardner, 2325 Country Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 or e-mail rwollyung@comcast.net.

Executive Director

Delaware County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)

Located in suburban Philadelphia, the Delaware County SPCA has been dedicated to promoting the welfare of companion animals since 1911. Today, with an operating budget of approximately $1.6 million and a reserve fund of approximately $6 million, this open-admission shelter cares for nearly 8,000 animals annually and supports a broad range of programs from adopting homeless animals and reuniting lost animals with their owners to offering low-cost vaccination and microchipping clinics.

The new Executive Director will work with the Board of Directors to build a shared vision for the organization’s future. He or she will be responsible for the overall management of the organization and will play a lead role in positioning the organization for a capital campaign to fund a new facility. The Executive Director serves as principal ambassador to the SPCA’s external constituents and plays a key role in fostering the development of new and innovative programs and ensuring that they are implemented in the best possible fashion.

The successful candidate for this position will possess strong leadership abilities, a passion for working with an active and engaged board, and the ability to relate effectively to a wide range of constituencies. Experience with a capital campaign and facility renovation/construction is highly desirable.

To apply for this opportunity, please send letter of interest and resume in confidence to dcspca@divsearch.com.

The Delaware County SPCA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Kennel Supervisor Position

Lehigh County Humane Society

Lehigh County Humane Society The LCHS is a full-service open- admission animal shelter, seeking a self-motivated Kennel Supervisor with excellent hands-on animal care experience. Responsibilities include: overseeing daily kennel operations, maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe environment, medical assessment, temperament testing, prep for S/N clinic, staff supervision and training. Must have excellent inter-personal and organizational skills and commitment to the mission and goals of the organization. Send resume and salary requirements to: lovette@lehighhumane.org.

Lehigh County Humane Society

640 Dixon Street

Allentown, PA 18103

Fax: 610-797-1455

Closing Date: Open until filled