Operations Manager Career Opportunity
/If you have a passion for animal welfare and are excited about the opportunity to drive Regina Cat Rescue’s strategy forward, this could be the career challenge you’ve been waiting for!
Role Summary
Regina Cat Rescue’s (RCR) Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of RCR, a volunteer-driven non-profit animal welfare organization in Regina dedicated to the rescue, foster, and adoption of cats in need.
The Operations Manager reports to the Board of Directors. This position can be occupied on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the successful candidate.
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of RCR’s day-to-day operations, within the policies and procedures set out by the Board
Maintains and executes on various administrative functions such as maintaining database contact lists, supply procurement and management, website oversight, etc.
Drafts and maintains standard operating procedures
Proactively identifies issues and opportunities related to RCR’s strategic objectives
Communicates and coordinates with volunteer teams, ensuring compliance with RCR policies and procedures
Acts as a liaison between the Board and volunteer leads
Lead contact for public and media inquiries
Maintains a database of RCR members and volunteers; develops a strategy for volunteer attraction and recruitment and builds a process for onboarding new volunteers
Collaborates with the Board Treasurer on oversight of RCR’s finances and reporting, grant applications, and tracking and payment of invoices
Collects and analyses key data to help guide Board policies and decisions
Researches and presents potential future RCR facilities, as per guidance provided by the Board
Oversees and manages any future RCR facilities used for the temporary housing and care of rescued cats and the storage of materials used by RCR volunteers in the rescue of cats
Coordinates special organizational activities (e.g. fundraising activities, volunteer recognition events, annual meetings, etc.)
Attends Board of Director meetings and sub-committee meetings, as required
Attend the Annual General Meeting
The Ideal Candidate
Possess a related post-secondary degree combined with 2+ years of project management experience and 2+ years staff or volunteer management experience
Exceptionally organized with strong communication skills (written and oral)
Strong knowledge of financial management and reporting, preferably in a non-profit setting
Experience with grant application / management or in promotion and media considered an asset
Ability to work effectively with different people and stakeholders (e.g. Board of Directors, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, media, the general public)
Comfortable self-managing and working independently
Previous experience with a non-profit organization (specifically an animal rescue) an asset
Interested? Submit your resume and cover letter to secretary@reginacatrescue.com.
