Manager, Animal Relocation Driver

Job Description:

  • For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform, and protect the lives of millions of animals.
  • Work in the field alongside a dedicated team to participate in the relocation of more than 300,000 animals.
  • Safely and humanely transport dogs and cats in custom built, climate-controlled vehicles, on a weekly basis.
  • Report directly to the Senior Manager, Animal Relocation – Performance and Engagement and have no direct reports.
  • Candidates must be located within a one-hour driving radius of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas, Texas) or Boston Logan International Airport (Boston, Massachusetts).
  • Requires extensive travel, by ground and air, including some weekends and occasional holidays.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate techniques for safe transport of animals and supplies
  • Fear Free® certified, or required within 60 days of employment
  • Flexible and calm under stress and during change
  • Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills
  • Committed to building positive relationships with colleagues, shelters, vendors, departments
  • Self-directed and able to work in a remote setting, demonstrating the highest level of performance, with minimal supervision
  • Proficiency in reading and following extensive and complex SOPs
  • Able to perform animal first aid, treatment, administration of medication, etc. to animals under supervision of a veterinarian
  • Strong computer/smartphone skills (iPad, iPhone, Outlook, GPS Navigation) required
  • Proficiency in Airtable and Fleetio software preferred
  • Mission-driven with a strong commitment to a healthy, positive team culture
  • Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies.

Benefits:

  • Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
  • Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
  • Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
  • Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.
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