Position: ANIMAL SHELTER MANAGER
Location: Full-time at BAWA’s Ubud office
Organization: Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Management and Leadership
○ Schedule, train, facilitate communication, and monitor staff and tasks related to animal sheltering; provide back-up support
○ Provide regular employee performance reviews, and help resolve employee issues with BAWA HR management.
○ Liaise with veterinarians to coordinate medical care for shelter animals.
○ Monitor and supervise staff to ensure the proper care, cleaning, feeding, watering, and health of animals; document animal illness and ensure timely updates to animal records and inventory.
○ Ensure the safety of people and animals by providing proper training and tools for use in cleaning, interacting, and moving of animals.
● Facility and shelters
○ Maintain adequate supply and inventory of equipment and supplies.
○ Work closely with the leadership team (hotline, ambulance, adoption, shelter supervisors, events, social media, main office team)
○ Maintain positive working relationships/contacts with external and internal organisations and phone etiquette.
○ Identify and assist in the resolution of facility issues, repairs, and general maintenance, reporting to main office manager.
○ Ensure all animal records and facility documentation are accurate and up to date.
○ Prepare for and assist with adoptions, photographs of current animals in shelters and clinics
● Public Awareness, Education, and Events (at the shelter and in the community):
○ Assisting in customer service and education to the public; answer phone calls, emails, and other inquiries when needed.
○ Seek opportunities to promote the shelter animals and pet overpopulation issues at community events and other public forums; professionally represent the organization in seeking advantageous partnerships with community businesses, vendors and individuals, including schools, youth groups, community organizations.
● Perform any other related duties as required or assigned that will help save and improve the lives of both homeless, abandoned and sheltered animals.
QUALIFICATIONS
A passion for animal welfare
. Both Bahasa Indonesian and Bahasa English skills required.
● Associate's degree in biology, Animal Science or related field a plus; commensurate combination of management experience and education in a related field may be considered.
● Three (3) years progressively responsible experience working in an animal shelter environment or vet clinic, including two (2) years supervisory experience.
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, and other simple programs.
● Experience as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant, Animal Control Officer, or related experience a plus.
● Excellent communication skills needed to handle frequent contact with tourists, visitors and other staff members. .
● Must be a team player, both able to work independently and with other colleagues and staff members.
*Emotionally stable as shelter work is often distressing with many sick animals each and every day. Pre exposure rabies vaccinations are required but provided at BAWA expense.
To Apply:
Send your CV, references, and a cover letter expressing your interest in the role
to : jobs@bawabali.com, cc: hendra@bawabali.com
Job Type: Full-time