Manager, Care & Enrichment

Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Manager, Care & Enrichment at the ASPCA’s Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, OH might be right for you!   

The application for this position will be open until 5pm EST on Tuesday, June 16.

Who We Are 

At the CRC, a dedicated team of sheltering, veterinary and animal behavior staff work together to serve animals rescued in ASPCA national cruelty cases and disaster responses. This team works closely with the ASPCA’s National Field & Disaster Response (NFDR), Veterinary Forensics, Criminal Practice & Investigations (CPI), Behavioral Sciences (BST) and Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) teams to ensure well- coordinated operations and high-quality care for animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters. The CRC team also provides care for animals housed in ASPCA temporary field shelters. 

What You’ll Do 

The Manager, Care and Enrichment works alongside two other Managers, Care and Enrichment, under the direction of the Senior Manager, Care and Enrichment. Manager will directly supervise two Care and Enrichment Technicians (CETs) who comprise a team of 8 in total. The Care and Enrichment team works together to provide daily care and enrichment, perform low-stress handling and husbandry, reconfigure and build kennel and play spaces to fill operational needs on a regular basis, closely monitor the population for signs of medical and behavioral change and keep all animal care areas stocked with supplies. 

In the absence of the Senior Manager, the Manager shares oversight of CRC daily operations with fellow Managers. The Manager will also help plan and rotate into leadership roles to oversee sheltering functions at ASPCA temporary shelter facilities. In addition to taking a lead role in the oversight of animal care and supervision of daily care teams, the Manager will perform recordkeeping, track and order needed supplies and work with the Senior Manager and Manager, Facilities to ensure a safe, well-organized environment for all animals and staff. Perhaps the most critical function of the Manager will be to serve as part of a harmonious, united management team of shelter operations, shelter medicine and animal behavior experts, all dedicated to collaborating with each other to provide balanced care. 

• The Manager, Care and Enrichment reports directly to the Senior Manager, Care and Enrichment and has 2-3 direct reports. 

Where and When You’ll Work 

• This position is an on-site role and reports to the Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, OH. 

• Regular schedule of Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30am to 5:30pm 

• This role requires the ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule and willingness to be on-call for last-minute deployments 

• Schedules are subject to change as needed by the ASPCA. 

• This role requires the ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time as needed 

What You’ll Get 

Compensation 

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