Senior Manager, Adoptions and Community Programs - Salt Lake , UT

Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah (onsite) Relocation assistance available.

This position's hiring range is anticipated to be $85,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience, plus great benefits!

Initial screenings will begin in January.

The Senior Manager of Adoptions and Community Programs is a key leader responsible for the daily functions, efficient operations and growth of lifesaving programs including outcomes, community engagement programs, care and enrichment for all pets at our lifesaving centers. They work with their leadership to oversee strategic expansion and engagement of community for the success of Best Friends Animal Society's mission and vision.

Senior Managers serve as the program leaders to achieve objectives and function with a high degree of autonomy.

We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress.

By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

• Treat people around you as our most valuable resource by leading with Kindness and Compassion in all your actions, build trust by demonstrating authenticity and following through on your commitments, encourage self‑care and work‑life balance through your own example, and work to build strong relationships with your team by creating communication loops to share and receive honest feedback. You are responsible and accountable for the culture of your team.

• Lead by example through direct and impactful personal and organizational contributions towards Best Friends' no‑kill 2025 goal; act with urgency and efficiency on behalf of animals still at risk of being killed in shelters across the region and the country; develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Best Friends' mission, programs and strategic direction to guide and support managers and teams throughout the year.
• Following the divisional OGSPs, work with Director and/or Senior Director to develop annual lifesaving center goals and metrics integrating operational work to direct impact of shelter conversions. Review department progress to goals routinely and maintain ongoing review of operations as necessary providing feedback to department managers to ensure lifesaving center goals and metrics are achieved.
• Oversee division and departmental budgets, including managing expenses, revenues, and reporting on results; oversee the physical facilities, equipment procurement and management of supplies, inventory, and building upkeep; participate in capital improvement project planning.
• Promote and oversee community‑first strategies, engaging volunteers, community members, and other stakeholders at the highest level; purposefully and thoughtfully create an environment where Best Friends is the best place to work for a career in animal welfare, providing opportunities for growth, and for maximizing individuals' lifesaving impact.
• Lead human resource matters in conjunction with the Human Resources and Employee Relations departments regarding staff selection, management, development, and retention; oversee headcount controls and position creation or realignment; build individual capabilities and capacity through performance measurement, goals setting, reporting and analysis.
• Participate in the development of community program goals as well as any other quantitative and qualitative measures of success; lead the execution, strategies and programs to achieve those lifesaving goals through community support through general management of all community programs.
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