Executive Director

Our mission is to improve the lives of cats and dogs through adoption and community partnerships.

Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society is Oregon’s first no-kill shelter and has been helping cats and dogs in the McMinnville and Yamhill County area for over 45 years. Every animal that comes to our shelter stays with us until they are adopted. We believe that each animal has unique qualities that someone is looking for in a companion and that time increases the chances of them finding each other.

We are seeking an Executive Director who will bring harmony integrating the mission, vision, and strategy of the organization. You will be able to continue the positive impact this organization has had on the animals we serve and the community at large. Through strong relationships internally and externally, you will create a culture that fosters loyalty and dependability.

YOUR ROLE

Using your leadership skills, you will be leading the organization and collaborating with the board to ensure operations run smoothly and they are able to make informed decisions. Sharing your creativity and ideas with the board will enhance team unity and further the purpose of HBPets.

You will lead the team for the overall management and direction of the organization and oversee all programs offered: shelter, thrift shop, spay/neuter clinic, and Angel Fund.

By connecting with the community, you will explore creative ways that guarantee the financial health of Homeward Bound Pets including grant seeking, proposal writing, and reporting. HBPets takes pride in fostering a culture of empathy, teamwork, and innovation. You will collaborate with the board and your team to ensure these approaches are continued. You will lead a passionate team, shape the future of animal welfare, and be an integral part of a community that values the inherent worth of every life.

If these resonate with you, we want to meet you

• You are an approachable leader able to motivate staff, board members, and volunteers in a way that generates trust and loyalty in others.
• You are an organized problem solver able to identify an issue and make an efficient plan to determine how to approach it.
• You are a calm presence and exude stability especially in chaotic moments.
• You take ownership in coaching and are motivated to mentor others.
• You enjoy meeting challenges and are excited to finish projects.

Your stewardship spans the following things

• The new employee onboarding process and ongoing professional development of staff is robust, efficient, and leads to retention of good employees.
• Your ability to build a seamless relationship with the board allows you to collaborate and communicate the needs of the organization to build out a yearly budget accordingly.
• Your creative annual fundraising plan brings in the participation needed from the community and results in secured donations.

Requirements

• A passion for animal welfare and the ethical treatment of animals.
• Track record of successfully managing Non-Profit businesses.
• Working knowledge of companion animal care and adoption issues.
• Experience with strategic planning, program development and evaluation, and data collection/management.
• Demonstrated history of fundraising success including grant writing.
• Experience working with diverse groups and ability to build external relationships with government officials, the business community, foundations, other non-profits and supporters.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you run a successful fund-raising campaign?

Experience:

• Nonprofit management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person