Animal Welfare Professionals

• Providing effective management of shelter staff including: 

• Rotas and scheduling 

• Monitoring performance and addressing any issues 

• Prioritising tasks and directing staff in order to make effective use of time and resources in accordance with current demands 

• Fulfilling HR function including vacation, sick leave, grievances, welfare, and performance 

• Onboarding and orientation of new staff 

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable health, safety and security regulations, including coordinating necessary repairs and maintenance work 

• Ensuring that the welfare needs of all animals in the CIHS care are met, including conducting daily shelter rounds 

• Supporting and assisting the OM in determining, maintaining and, where necessary, amending processes for the organisation 

• Identification and implementation of improvements in the daily operations of the shelter 

• As required by the OM, assisting with the recruitment of new staff  

• As directed by the OM, implementing or facilitating training programs for shelter staff, junior managers and volunteers 

• Overseeing the provision of shelter supplies (tracking and ordering supplies, arranging pickups and deliveries and invoicing/payments as required) 

• Overseeing petty cash 

• Overseeing the transfer of animals to international rescue partners, including the identification of animals, exit paperwork and physical departure 

• Previous experience working in an animal shelter in a management position 

• At least 2 years’ experience managing a team is essential 

• An animal welfare, veterinary or similar qualification is desirable  

• Understanding of animal welfare principles and a commitment to upholding them  

• A positive, proactive attitude and an ability to motivate and inspire others 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Strong organisational, attention to detail, and time-management skills 

• A full, clean driver’s licence 

The salary range is $40,000 - $50,000 KYD, equivalent to $50,000 - $62,500 USD.

In the Cayman Islands the only salary deductions are 5% pension contributions and 50% of the cost of your health insurance (Usually $86 KYD, $107.50 USD for four weeks if you have no existing medical conditions). 

To apply, please send your resume to samantha.cooper@caymanhumane.org. You can also contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role.