Shelter Operations Leader for Animal Welfare Programs

Santa-Barbara-Humane; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Humane is seeking a Manager of Shelter Services to lead daily operations and client services at our Santa Barbara Campus on the Central Coast. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on supervision to support adoptions, medical care, enrichment, and foster programs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of management experience in an animal shelter or veterinary setting, with a strong commitment to animal welfare and Socially Conscious Sheltering.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience in an animal shelter or veterinary setting.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare and a demonstrated commitment to Socially Conscious Sheltering.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating across departments to support adoptions and community programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shelter operations and client services at the Santa Barbara Campus.
• Lead shelter teams and drive operational excellence across adoption, medical care, enrichment, and foster programs.
• Manage capacity, partnerships, transfers, and innovative outreach/marketing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operations management

Animal welfare

Program oversight

Job description

Santa Barbara Humane is seeking a Manager of Shelter Services to lead daily operations and client services at our Santa Barbara Campus on the Central Coast. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on supervision to support adoptions, medical care, enrichment, and foster programs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of management experience in an animal shelter or veterinary setting, with a strong commitment to animal welfare and Socially Conscious Sheltering.