Job Openings

​​Position Title: Animal Care Manager    
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Scarlet Heart Sanctuary, New Tripoli, PA  18066
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Expected Start: April, 2025

Compensation:

• $50,000/yr 

• Benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off

• Free housing and utilities on site for the Animal Care Manager and an additional adult, if needed.

• Health benefits plus housing and utilities equal an additional $18,000 in value.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The full-time Animal Care Manager serves as the on-site custodian of a new nonprofit called Scarlet Heart Sanctuary — a log cabin on six beautiful acres of land. The Animal Care Manager is responsible for the disciplined daily feeding, medicating, and exercise of the resident dogs and serves as a welcoming point of contact for adopters and volunteers. 

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At Scarlet Heart Sanctuary, our mission is simple: to provide a safe and loving home for senior dogs who are harder to adopt while inspiring compassion for all animals. We focus on rescuing dogs from shelters and offer them love and stability — possibly for the first time in their lives. We provide residents the best possible chance to thrive through training, enrichment, medical care and, when possible, we find them loving homes. We also work to educate the public on animal advocacy and care, showing people practical ways they can make a positive impact on animals every day. Our small team is dedicated to the well-being of every dog, carefully meeting their individual needs and always acting in their best interests. The sanctuary is a joyful, creative place where dogs and people alike experience kindness, care, and a sense of belonging. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Animal Care

• Fulfill dogs’ feeding schedules, which will include a morning meal, a mid-day meal or snack if needed (case-by-case), and an evening meal. SHS will house 5 - 7 dogs at a time. This is subject to change as we grow, but will not exceed 15 dogs.

• Medicate dogs daily as prescribed by a veterinarian. Medication may include pills, liquids, ear medications, ointments, drops, or injections.

• Let dogs into the yard to relieve themselves first thing in the morning, throughout the day, and before bed.

• Ensure safe, clean conditions for all dogs at the sanctuary. 

• Wash and clean dog bedding, dishes, toys, with the assistance of volunteers.

• Keep a list of inventory and alert the Executive Director when in need of reorders.

 

2. Exercise and Training 

• Ensure daily exercise of the dogs with the assistance of volunteers.

• Offer enrichment during the day such as puzzle games, sniffy walks, time in nature.

• Assist Executive Director in dogs’ training plans as requested.

 

3. Social Media

• Take appropriate photos to forward to Social Media Manager.

• Offer ideas for unique and fun social media content.

 

4. Volunteer Interactions

• Animal Care Manager has authority to let volunteers know what daily tasks are in need of completion and to give guidance on how to proceed.

• Animal Care Manager will be responsible for opening the sanctuary to volunteers and staff at 10am each morning, Monday through Friday, and closing down at 4pm.

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5. Community and Public Relations

• Meet with dog rescue points of contact and potential adopters when appointments/meet and greets are scheduled.

• Be an available point of contact by phone and text when rescues and shelters are inquiring about their animals in our care.

• Keep the sanctuary grounds clean during the work week, ensure the common areas are client-ready for adoption meet-and-greets.

• The Animal Care Manager is welcome to attend off-site adoption events, but these can also be staffed by volunteers and board members, and Executive Director.

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Qualifications:

• Experience in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, animal training, or a related field.

• Advanced knowledge of dog communication and social dynamics.

• Deep passion for animal welfare, particularly dog rescue and rehabilitation.

• Compassion for all animals and humans alike.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.

• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work in an evolving environment.

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Preferred Skills:

• Experience in dog rescue or animal welfare organizations.

• Knowledge of animal behavior and rehabilitation techniques.

 

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time, salaried position with lodging and utilities provided at no cost.

• Animal Care Manager will be present on the property overnight every day and Monday – Friday from 8am until 4pm to accommodate unannounced kennel inspections, new dog arrivals, and potential adopters. Exceptions can be made as necessary with proper planning.

• The Animal Care The Animal Care Manager's weekend time away will be planned for by scheduling volunteers and staff to maintain consistent care of the dogs at the sanctuary.

 

TO APPLY!

Interested candidates should submit a resume and three professional references to lisa@scarletheart.org.

 

Stage 1 of the interview process will be a 10-15 minute applications.

Stage 2 will be a one hour video call.

Stage 3 will be an onsite visit, including interactions with one or more dogs. 

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Please note that this position requires a felony background check and the legal right to work in the U.S. Applicants must be minimum of 18 years old.