Animal Care Manager

Job Details

EWING NJ

Full Time

$50000.00 - $60000.00 Salary/year

Animal Care Manager

Position: Animal Care Manager

Compensation: $50000 - $60000

Employment Type: Full-Time on-site

Reports To: Associate Executive Director

What We Offer:

• Top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match for a total of 11%
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off: Personal Vacation & Sick; Paid Holidays

Who We Are:

The Arc Mercer is a trusted leader in providing comprehensive support and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Mercer County. For over 70 years we have been dedicated to creating a more inclusive community by empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. At The Arc Mercer we dont just talk about change - we build it. Our mission-driven team thrives on innovation inclusivity and impact.

Position Summary:

The Animal Care Manager is assigned to Administration with a primary focus on Pet Care Services. This role oversees the development implementation and management of all pet care and animal-related services within the agency including residential pet ownership potential fostering programs vocational pet care opportunities educational programming community partnerships and the exploration of pet-related business or rescue initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Implementation

• Develop and implement structured lesson plans hands-on-experience and educational modules focused on pet care responsible ownership and animal welfare.

• Support vocational programming that provides participants with opportunities to learn pet care skills that may lead to employment or volunteer placements

Community Outreach & Partnerships:

• Conduct outreach to local animal shelters veterinary offices groomers training schools rescues and pet businesses to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Build and maintain partnerships that expand vocational educational and community inclusion opportunities for participants.

General Duties:

• Maintain compliance with all safety licensing and animal welfare laws.
• Track program data and outcomes for reporting and continuous improvement.

Safety & care Oversight:

• Maintain the daily safety and security of all Pet Care spaces.
• Ensure cleanliness sanitation and organization of all assigned animal care areas.
• Oversee the health and welfare of animals involved in agency programs.
• Develop policy procedure & training to ensure the daily safety security and cleanliness & organization of all assigned animal care areas.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 24 years of professional animal care or shelter experience (management experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of animal health behavior and husbandry.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately including those with behavioral or medical challenges.
• Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (lifting up to 50 lbs standing for long periods).
• Flexibility to work weekends or holidays as needed.
• Valid drivers license (if required by organization).

Preferred Skills

• Veterinary technician experience or training.
• Certification in animal handling behavior or shelter operations.

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Pre-Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check drug screening physical exam PPD test and verification of an acceptable driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

Required Experience:

Manager