Float Operations Manager
About The Position
The Float Operations Manager position is responsible for collaborating with operations leadership to support needs across operations teams and fill gaps in coverage. This role provides coverage as needed for Coordinator, Advisor, and Associate level roles and can make emergency decisions on behalf of Animal Care department leadership in their absence. The Float Operations Manager also oversees procurement and inventory for Animal Care programs and works closely with the Business Operations Manager, along with co-chairing Seattle Humane’s Safety Committee. This role acts as a thought partner for Animal Care department leadership when implementing efficiencies or programmatic change. The Float Operations Manager provides leadership and supports the mission, goals, and philosophy of Seattle Humane.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-year work experience within operation at an animal welfare organization required, prior experience working at Seattle Humane preferred.
- Acts as a systems thinker, capable of identifying operational gaps and proposing sustainable improvements.
- Exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and implementing solutions.
- Works with minimal oversight while maintaining alignment with leadership expectations and strategic priorities.
- Handles confidential information in alignment with organizational policy.
- Navigates SharePoint, Office Suite, and additional enterprise tools to manage documentation, workflows, and communications.
- Balances short-term logistics with long-term planning, consistently adjusting to shifting organizational priorities.
- Demonstrates high attention to detail, flexibility, and strong listening skills.
- This role requires familiarity with: Netsuite
- PetPoint
Responsibilities
- Able to function as and complete Coordinator, Advisor, and Associate level duties in the following departments: Shelter Care
- Adoptions
- Foster
- Admissions
- Pet Resource Center
- Responsible for managing centralized procurement and inventory for all Animal Care teams and Community Programs.
- Fulfill other operational functions as needed such as transport driver, picking up emergency purchases, etc
- Act as Manager on Duty (MOD) as assigned
- Act as a decision maker in emergency situations when Animal Care department leadership is unavailable.
- Work alongside various department leadership for process improvement.
- Assist at off-site clinics/events, as well as other Seattle Humane activations requiring operations leadership.
- Co-Chair Seattle Humane’s Safety Committee
- Work alongside Operations leadership to implement safety procedures and advancements
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and more
- 3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays
- 403b with employer match
- Check out our full list of benefits and perks HERE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
