Chief of Operations Dog Rescue

Chief of Operations

Job Industry: Charity / Social Services / Non-Profit Organization

Job Location: Spokane, Washington, United States

Job Type: Full Time

Office Setting: Remote with On-Location Duties (Remote work days with in-person logistics and events as needed)

Compensation: $48,000 firm salary with growth opportunities; salary increases tied to performance and adoption outcomes.

Hours Per Week: 32-40

This position leads the Operations Branch of Path of Hope Rescue (PHR), overseeing the pipeline of program dogs from Texas to adoption in Washington.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a volunteer workforce of 200+ members across five departments:
  Fosters, Adoptions, Admissions, Medical, and Transport.
• Back filling and performing volunteer roles to understand branch operations and train new volunteers from the onboarding process.
• Developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures and foundational documents to support scalability.
• Serving as the primary operational partner to the CEO, transitioning from hands‑on logistics to strategic leadership through training and delegation.
• Collaborating with Texas shelter partners to identify at‑risk dogs and coordinating with transport partners to move dogs to Washington in compliance with state laws.
• Coordinating foster family placement plans and supervising intake, drug‑screening, and preventive medical care for all dogs.
• Overseeing the adoption program and long‑distance transportation to adopters in Idaho, Montana, and Oregon.
• Maintaining remote daily engagement with volunteers and scheduling proactive on‑site visits a minimum of once per week.
• Attending all intake, transport, and adoption events.

• 1‑2 Texas transports/intakes per month (20‑40 dogs).
• All dogs placed in appropriate foster homes with no double placements.
• A cohesive foster team that builds community.
• Medical team fully supported with stocked inventory for emergencies.
• Vaccines, heartworm, and dewormer schedules up to date.
• Spay/Neuter surgeries planned and scheduled in advance.
• Daily remote engagement with volunteers.
• At least one proactive office‑out day per week to visit fosters, trainers, vets, or vendors.
• Minimum 15 adoptions per month.

Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; conflict resolution; emotional discipline; decisive action based on principles; ability to motivate a large volunteer team.

Strong logistics and communication abilities; detail orientation; critical thinking; proficiency with technology platforms and CRMs; accurate recordkeeping; commitment to continuous education and process improvement.

Mission: Save pregnant dogs and puppies from high‑kill shelters in the Southern United States, transporting them to the Pacific Northwest for adoptive homes.

Vision: Eliminate euthanasia of high‑risk dogs in the South and become the leading dog rescue destination in Spokane by capitalizing on local support for rescue dogs.

• Transparency – sharing successes and challenges.
• Community – treating people well and collaborating.
• Integrity – following through on commitments.
• Golden Rule – treating others as you would want to be treated.

Annual salary: $48,000. Benefits are not currently offered. The salary may increase in response to significant contributions to adoption rates and adherence to core values.

Position opens May 18, 2026 and closes June 1, 2026.