Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc.
301 Gold Avenue Southwest, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Jan 23, 2019
Full time
Job Title : Equine Program Manager
Employment Start Date : Immediately
Employment Category : Regular, non-exempt, hourly, full-time employment
Compensation & Benefits : Competitive salary, generous paid time off, 100% employer paid health insurance, 70% employer paid dental insurance; employee paid group vision insurance, and up to 1% of salary employer contribution to a 401k retirement plan annually.
Location : Based primarily in APNM’s Albuquerque office.
Reporting : This position reports to the Chief Program & Policy Officer.
Summary of Position :
Responsible for leading, planning, and implementing the equine protection program for Animal Protection of New Mexico, and collaborating with Animal Protection Voters staff on equine-related legislative priorities. The equine program manager’s scope of work will include domestic and free-roaming equines across New Mexico, focusing activities and resources to support the greatest number of equines.
Skills and Competency Areas :
Excellent assessment and planning skills, including the ability to identify issues and potential solutions/resources/tools that facilitate positive outcomes
Ability to implement a plan, overcoming obstacles along the way using collaboration, creativity, and innovation
Highly organized with the ability to manage details and multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and work with a diverse constituency (diverse in ethnicity, gender, age, opinions, etc.)
Excellent “people skills” including collaboration, persuasiveness, sensitivity to others, team and rapport building, listening skills, conversational ease, flexibility, and assertiveness
Desire to work in and support a team environment and its goals, and experienced with team leadership, while also demonstrating independence, self-motivation, and self-confidence
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills
Can respond with flexibility to reasonable changes in work priorities and circumstances
Macintosh computer-literate, and experienced in using a variety of computer software programs including e-mail, Microsoft Office products, web-based software products, databases, and social media
Familiarity with New Mexico required
Travel Requirements : A moderate amount of travel around New Mexico is expected, particularly to rural areas of the state. Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be able to use personal vehicle for work-related travel as appropriate.
Minimum Physical Requirements : Must be able to perform job duties in a normal office/work environment.
Education/Experience Requirements :
Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable of equine care and equine-related issues, with at least five years experience in program planning and management. Formal education preferred but not required.
Applying : Submit resumé and cover letter via email to Daniel Abram, Deputy Director.