Executive Director of Shelter Operations

Job Description Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) seeks a Director of Operations for its Edwina & Sam Friedman Animal Adoption & Welfare Center. The Director is a leadership position that requires strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, as well as unique knowledge of shelter management; a passion for supporting humane animal treatment and improving animal welfare; and a focus on serving community needs. This position requires a goal-oriented leader who has solid management skills and understands how to develop and maintain a budget and to use data to make sound decisions. The Director oversees daily operations of the entire center and grounds, and care (both medical and nonmedical) of all the animals. The Director reports to the FAUNA Board of Directors and directly supervises Center operations and its employees, including Kennel Director and Animal Caretakers. The position supports and abides by the Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) policies, as established by the Board of Directors and bylaws. The Director works directly with the staff, volunteers, FAUNA Board of Directors, and the FAUNA Advisory Board in furthering the goals of FAUNA and the Edwina & Sam Friedman Animal Adoption & Welfare Center. This is a full time job Contact Information Job Contact Details Name Leah Forsyth Title President - FAUNA Board of Directors Email Address rescue@npfauna.org Website https://fauna.bamboohr.com/careers/23 Closing Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 Posting Date: September 4, 2026 Closing Date: October 4, 2026