Job Description
Job Posting: Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Executive Director
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society (SFAHS)
Position: Executive Director
Reporting To: SFAHS Governing Board of Directors
Status: Exempt, Salaried, Full-time
Join Our Team as the Executive Director!
The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society has been a beacon of care for animals since 1919. Recognized for outstanding animal welfare, we operate on the foundation of five core values: Compassion, Inclusivity, Community Responsibility, Innovation, and Transparency. In the wake of record-breaking years for adoptions and intakes, we are soaring to new heights! Unlock incredible potential with us, overseeing a budget of $3.5M and leading a dedicated team.
Are You Our Trailblazer?
We are scouting for a visionary to champion our cause, partner and collaborate with our Board, and use innovation to enhance our mission to guide every animal to their loving home. Embrace a role where your proficiency in public relations and your knack for fund raising directly fuel the transformation and well-being of countless animals and humans alike.
Impact Through Leadership:
- Strategize alongside the Board and Team to navigate our future.
- Communicate triumphs and hurdles with clarity and compassion.
- Spearhead fund raising, foster relationships, heighten community bonds.
- Step into the spokesperson role and amplify our voice.
- Mentor and elevate our leadership team to drive organizational success.
- Oversee key decisions that shape the landscape of our facilities and operations.
What You Bring:
- A Bachelor's degree along with at least a decade of operational management competence, ideally within the non-profit arena.
- Proven record of fundraising and development experience.
- Commitment to community involvement for donor and board recruitment.
- A gift for connectivity using exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- A proven track record of inspiring and orchestrating high-performing teams.
- An inclusive perspective and an affinity for diverse community enrichment.
- A passion and vision for animal care.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, fueled by strategic and agile thinking.
Where You'll Thrive:
Light on the lifting, generous on the engagement—balance desk work and interaction.
Settle into the heart of Sioux Falls, SD—where your work makes a local impact.
Answer the Call:
Ready to command change and usher in an era of excellence? Apply now by sending your resume, a personalized cover letter, salary range, and three professional references to: SFAHS Search Committee in care of anne@sfhumanesociety.com We are accepting applications through December 20, 2024.
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society champions diversity and equal opportunity—join a team that celebrates varied perspectives and backgrounds.
Let's Shape a Humane Tomorrow
Join our team dedicated to being a safe haven and human voice for all animals in need.
Apply Today!