Shelter Manager

HumanePro; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Job summary

NOCO Humane in northern Colorado is seeking a Shelter Manager to lead daily operations across adoption, client services, and animal care, guiding a team of supervisors and 30+ staff to move thousands of animals into safety and new homes. You’ll oversee hiring, training, scheduling, reviews, payroll, and budget planning while ensuring high standards of animal health, welfare, and community collaboration.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 21+ age are required; willingness to perform euthanasia

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience in an animal shelter or welfare organization.
• Two years managing six or more people across multiple departments.
• Two years of customer-focused work with the public.
• Proven experience in staffing, training, and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of animal health, behavior, handling, and enrichment (including exotics).
• At least 21 years old with a Colorado driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Willingness to perform euthanasia and obtain related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Adoption, Client Services, and Animal Care departments, partnering with up to three fellow Shelter Managers across campuses.
• Directly supervise department supervisors and the Pet Adoption Manager, and lead hiring, training, scheduling, reviews, and payroll approval.
• Serve as the main escalation point for supervisors and coordinators, and step into direct reports’ roles when needed.
• Guide census management and animal routing, and oversee the euthanasia program, including training, scheduling, controlled substance inventory, and compliance.
• Order supplies, help build the department budget, and take part in strategic planning.
• Coordinate adoption events and represent NOCO Humane in regional animal welfare collaborations.
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and ensure compliance with PACFA, DEA, and OSHA.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staffing & training

Customer focus

Budgeting

Animal health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Chameleon shelter software

Job description

Job Description

Do you lead with both your head and your heart? Our Shelter Manager keeps the engine of our shelter humming, from adoptions and client services to daily animal care. You’ll guide a team of supervisors and 30+ staff, roll up your sleeves when it counts, and help thousands of animals find their way to safety and new families. If you love building strong teams as much as you love animals, come lead with us!

Expected Hiring Range: $65,000 to $70,000 per year

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt

About NOCO Humane

NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit that has served northern Colorado since 1969. As an open-admission shelter, we believe every animal deserves a safe place to go. In Fiscal Year 2026 we cared for nearly 12,700 animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, goats, snakes, and more!) and placed more than 5,600 in new homes. Guided by Socially Conscious Sheltering, our team serves animals and people with respect, dignity, empathy, and kindness.

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily operations of the Pet Adoption, Client Services, and Animal Care departments, partnering with up to three fellow Shelter Managers across campuses
• Directly supervise department supervisors and the Pet Adoption Manager, and lead hiring, training, scheduling, reviews, and payroll approval
• Serve as the main escalation point for supervisors and coordinators, and step into direct reports’ roles when needed
• Guide census management and animal routing, and oversee the euthanasia program, including training, scheduling, controlled substance inventory, and compliance
• Order supplies, help build the department budget, and take part in strategic planning
• Coordinate adoption events and represent NOCO Humane in regional animal welfare collaborations
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team and ensure compliance with PACFA, DEA, and OSHA

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Two years of supervisory experience in an animal shelter or animal welfare organization
• Two years managing six or more people, including multi-department management of supervisors
• Two years of customer-focused work with the public
• Proven experience in staffing, training, and budgeting
• Strong knowledge of animal health, behavior, handling, and enrichment, including exotics
• At least 21 years old, with a valid Colorado driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and personal auto insurance
• Willingness to perform euthanasia, earn euthanasia and vaccination certification upon hire, and receive rabies vaccination with periodic titer testing

Bonus points for: Chameleon or other shelter software, euthanasia experience, or Spanish fluency.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Generally Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, with evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed
• Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted, and stand, walk, or sit for eight or more hours
• Exposure to noise, cleaning products, weather, zoonotic diseases, bites and scratches, and emotional client situations

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, supplemental accident insurance, matching 403b retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

NOCO Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Candidates must pass a background check, DMV check, and drug test.

This is a full time job

Contact Information

Name Erica H. Title HR Generalist Email Address [e-mail] Website https://www.nocohumane.org/careers/

Job Contact Details

Closing Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026