Licking County Humane Society
Executive Director – Licking County Humane Society
Licking County Humane Society, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
The Organization–
The Licking County Humane Society (“LCHS”), located in Heath, Ohio, is a501c3nonprofit shelter dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. Since its establishment in 1966, LCHS rescues animals to improve lives – helping pets and their people.As a managed intake shelter, LCHS strives to save every animal in its care. Driven by the goal to be “More than a Shelter”, LCHS touches the lives of 5,000 animals and 10,000 people annually. Licking County is poised for tremendous growth over the next 5 years.LCHS’s annual operating budget of $2.7MM is generated through operations revenue including Sophie’s Thrift Store sales and humane agent contracts through the City of Newark and Licking County, clinic revenue, fundraising efforts, donations, adoption fees, and grants. The Licking County Humane Society has approximately 50 full and part-time employees operating out of their 14,000 square foot building built in 2013 located at 825 Thornwood Drive, in Heath, Ohio and Sophie’s Thrift Store located at635 Hebron Road, also in Heath. More information can be found on the Licking County Humane Society’s website: www.lchspets.org
The Position– The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of LCHS and serves as a dynamic liaison between the Board of Directors, volunteers of the Society, shelter staff, donors, and the greater Licking County community. The Executive Director serves as an at-will employee and is directly accountable to the Board of Directors. This individual is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Humane Society in compliance with Board-adopted policies and with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws. The Executive Director plays a leadership role in securing the operating and endowment funds necessary to sustain current and future operations.
The Candidate– The ideal candidate is currently functioning as the top executive of a comparable nonprofit animal shelter/humane service organization, bringing working knowledge of companion animal care and adoption issues and an understanding of compliance issues involving federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Other senior leaders at a similar organization who are professionally prepared to step up to the Executive Director-level position will also be considered. Alternative backgrounds include leaders of complex nonprofit organizations with a mission of service to the community. While local knowledge and community ties will be valued, an ideal candidate may come from a different geography.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent is desired or a minimum of five years of leadership team experience in a complex not-for-profit environment. Lived, learned, and previous relevant professional experience will be given equal consideration.
All candidates must have a genuine passion for animals and their people.
Position Profile A full and detailed Position Profile can be requested by sending an email to Humane@Waverly-Partners.com
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The Position– The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of LCHS and serves as a dynamic liaison between the Board of Directors, volunteers of the Society, shelter staff, donors, and the greater Licking County community. The Executive Director serves as an at-will employee and is directly accountable to the Board of Directors. This individual is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Humane Society in compliance with Board-adopted policies and with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws. The Executive Director plays a leadership role in securing the operating and endowment funds necessary to sustain current and future operations.
The Candidate– The ideal candidate is currently functioning as the top executive of a comparable nonprofit animal shelter/humane service organization, bringing working knowledge of companion animal care and adoption issues and an understanding of compliance issues involving federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Other senior leaders at a similar organization who are professionally prepared to step up to the Executive Director-level position will also be considered. Alternative backgrounds include leaders of complex nonprofit organizations with a mission of service to the community. While local knowledge and community ties will be valued, an ideal candidate may come from a different geography.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent is desired or a minimum of five years of leadership team experience in a complex not-for-profit environment. Lived, learned, and previous relevant professional experience will be given equal consideration.
All candidates must have a genuine passion for animals and their people.
Position Profile A full and detailed Position Profile can be requested by sending an email to Humane@Waverly-Partners.com
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