TNR Manager

Department:

Community Outreach Group

Division:

Community Outreach

Location:

New York, NY

Job Summary:

The TNR Manager acts as an internal hub for TNR information at the ASPCA and provides expertise in the areas of trapping and outreach as it pertains to free-roaming cats. The TNR Manager will provide on-site assessments or assistance as needed. The position is also responsible for organizing meetings with staff involved in the process of TNR and building and facilitating training as-needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and facilitate training sessions or workshops relevant to TNR including written material both to staff and to members of the public
• Assess field work and outreach as it pertains to TNR and free-roaming cats and provide guidance and training to staff members
• Facilitate weekly meetings with staff involved with TNR-related projects on issues relevant to TNR
• Actively participate on-site in collaborative field work with other departments and groups (special projects with Community Outreach, Spay/Neuter Operations, etc.)
• Training internal teams on TNR outreach and messaging
• Answering and/or delegating general inquiries from staff or public regarding free-roaming cats/TNR
• Stay informed regarding local/national feral cat issues and field developments and help maintain data library of issues and programs
• Special projects relevant to TNR as assigned by supervisor

Education:

• Undergraduate degree required

Experience:

• At least 3 years of TNR field experience
• At least 3 years of TNR outreach and mediation experience

Knowledge Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with ASPCA policy and positions
• Knowledge of meeting purpose and needs within Community Outreach

Skills Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizations skills
• Strong ability to maximize cost efficiencies
• Superior oral and written skills
• Experience with contracts
• Ability to self-motivate

Training Requirements:

• TNR Certified by Neighborhood Cats workshop
• Meeting facilitation training
• Public speaking, as needed

Additional Information:

• Travel required
• Must occasionally lift and move up to 35 pounds
• Must be self-guided individual, requiring minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a remote office
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Bi-lingual a plus

We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability.

Our generous benefit package includes the following for full-time employees and (if qualified, we offer domestic partner coverage!) Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Transit checks, Tuition Assistance Program, Training Seminars, EAP, 50% Animal hospital discount, Vacation, Sick, Personal & Company Holiday time off.