Career Opportunities

Join the administrative team at AWS. AWS is seeking an experienced Director of Administration to ensure that AWS functions at a high level and the operation is running effectively and efficiently.  The person in this role is responsible for day-to-day financial management, human resources, and IT.

As Director of Administration, you will:

• Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling AWS’ mission.
• Support daily operations to ensure financial accountability and operational efficiency.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors.
• Maintain business records and ensure compliance with licensing, filing, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain the organization’s information technology systems and office equipment.
• Maintain personnel records and manage human resource functions such as employe benefits, insurance compliance, payroll processing/tracking, performance management, and employee relations.

AWS is seeking an experienced Director of Development & Community Engagement to direct their philanthropic programs, communications and community engagement efforts.  The person in this role is responsible for fundraising, grant writing, public relations, and marketing.  They also ensure quality programming and excellent customer service at all levels of the organization.

As Director of Development & Community Engagement, you will:

• Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling AWS’ mission.
• Work with the Executive Director to set funding goals and strategies.
• Oversee all major donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship activities.
• Facilitate planned giving and work to grow the AWS Legacy Society.
• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive donor fulfillment and cultivation program.
• Write and submit private foundation grant proposals.
• Development and implement marketing, brand management, and public relations strategy.
• Oversee community programs such as inter-agency partnerships, service provision, public appearances, and community engagement.

AWS’ Director of Operations leads the operation of the adoption center, veterinary clinic, and training services.  The person in this role ensures quality animal care and enrichment, facilities cleanliness, and excellent customer service.  They are also responsible for quality programming that is in accordance with AWS’ mission, goals, leadership, and resources.

As Director of Operations, you will:

• Contribute to the development of an annual budget and ensure that it is adhered to.
• Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling AWS’ mission.
• Develop, implement, and monitor programs to maintain and improve the standards of humane animal care and customer service to the animals and the community.
• Direct and supervise adoption center, veterinary clinic, and program staff.
• Ensure that applicable licensure and certifications are current and annual training requirements are met.
• Direct the customer service and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure that facilities are clean, safe, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices.

Enhance your career at AWS, a growing mission-based practice, as a licensed veterinary technician. With a variety of opportunities, including general practice, shelter medicine and high-volume spay/neuter, every day Clinic is unique and rewarding. LVTs  utilize and gain skills in radiology, sonography, dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, laboratory testing, patient nursing care and client education. Our mission, Our team, our benefits and our location make working at AWS special. Our clinic is a place to save lives, grow as a professional, collaborate with peers in a warm and encouraging setting. AWS offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance and ample PTO. Because AWS is a non-profit organization, licensed veterinary technicians may qualify for the public service student loan forgiveness program.