Manager, Best Friends Advisory Consultant- LAAS

Location: Los Angeles, CA region – LAAS shelter system

Hiring range: $90,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience

About the role

This is a leadership and management position within Best Friends Animal Society where the Manager, Best Friends Advisory Consultant – LAAS (ME) works as a consultant to advise prioritized, lifesaving efforts for Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS). The ME is responsible, in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Best Friends Advisory Consultant – LAAS and the onsite leadership team, for advising the general management of a partner organization's training and implementation of the 3-year LAAS, Best Friends, and ASPCA plan. The role focuses on creating systemic change and achieving safety, efficiency, and lifesaving impact for LAAS shelter workers and animals.

Emphasis will be on implementing and training core shelter proven practices based on the 3-year plan across the six local LAAS shelter locations. The consultant will also assist in creating awareness and buy-in among LAAS staff, volunteers, and broader stakeholders and community. Additionally, the consultant will communicate mentorship needs with the leadership team at the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles to ensure support needs are met.

This is a limited-duration position lasting no more than 3 years from the start date. The role requires spending 95% of the time working at one or more of the six LAAS shelter locations (which may vary daily) and 5% remote or reporting to the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles, as determined by Best Friends.

The ME is also responsible for managing the day-to-day work and integration of Best Friends' additional advisory consultants, volunteers, and mentors working at LAAS locations.

Responsibilities

• Advise LAAS on prioritized, lifesaving efforts and systemic change initiatives as part of the 3-year LAAS, Best Friends, and ASPCA plan.
• Train and implement core shelter proven practices across the six LAAS shelter locations.
• Create awareness and secure buy-in from LAAS staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Communicate mentorship needs with the leadership team at the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles.
• Manage the day-to-day work and integration of Best Friends' advisory consultants, volunteers, and mentors at LAAS locations.

Benefits

• Great benefits package
• Annual premium
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Relocation assistance may be available

Pay

$90,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience