Animal Sanctuary Operations & Outreach Lead

West Place Animal Sanctuary; Tiverton (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, volunteer programs, inventories, and support to the animal care manager. The role includes coordinating community outreach and events while ensuring high standards of care and service.

The position requires hands-on leadership, reliable attendance, and strong organizational skills to manage volunteers, interns, and administrative tasks, contributing to a welcoming environment for staff,

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations Management: more than 2 years.
• Volunteer Management experience.
• Farm Animal Care: 1 year or willingness to learn.
• Administration: Experience required.
• Event & booking: Experience Required.
• Tour Guide: Experience preferred or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and manage the volunteer program, feed/supply/medical ordering, inventories and organization.
• Provide support to the animal care manager and contribute to community outreach and events.
• Oversee volunteer onboarding, training, scheduling, data management and recognition programs.
• Coordinate intern recruitment, orientation, feedback, and school evaluations in conjunction with the animal care manager.
• Manage inventories, respond to emails and phone inquiries, and maintain manuals and SOPs.
• Lead tours and assist with events, bookings, and visitor experiences.

Skills

Volunteer management

Operations management

Administration

Event planning

Communication

Job description

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, volunteer programs, inventories, and support to the animal care manager. The role includes coordinating community outreach and events while ensuring high standards of care and service.

The position requires hands-on leadership, reliable attendance, and strong organizational skills to manage volunteers, interns, and administrative tasks, contributing to a welcoming environment for staff,