Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Director of Animal Care Operations

Status: Full time, exempt Reports to: President Primary locations: Kansas City, Missouri; Osawatomie, Kansas; Spring Hill, Kansas Travel: Frequent travel between Kansas City and Osawatomie with scheduled presence in Spring Hill Supervises: Site managers, animal care managers, training and behavior leadership

ROLE SUMMARY Always & Furever is a different kind of shelter. We are committed to continually improving the standard of care for our animals and the standard of leadership, accountability, and support for our people.

Excellence is expected in every position. Perfection is not. We learn, we grow, we fail, and we try again together. A growth mindset is a non negotiable. This role serves as the single point of daily operational authority across three locations, ensuring consistency, accountability, and mission integrity regardless of who is physically present.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Multi site animal care operations and standards • Leadership, people development, and accountability • Conflict resolution and culture enforcement • Metrics, execution, and continuous improvement • Partnership with the President and working extensively with leadership

DECISION AUTHORITY Authority over daily operations, people leadership, conflict resolution, and animal care standards with escalation required only for termination, compensation, or budget changes.

NON NEGOTIABLES • Humane animal care and safety • Professional leadership behavior • Growth mindset and accountability • Consistent enforcement of standards

WEEKLY OPERATING RHYTHM Daily on site leadership and intervention, Weekly manager check ins, Biweekly cross site alignment, and Monthly standards and leadership development review