Assistant Shelter Manager - Boston Adoption Center

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to make a real impact for animals, for people, and for your own career?
Join our Boston Adoption Center team as a Full-Time Assistant Manager (40 hours/week, weekends required). Relocation assistance available for out of state applicants.

Salary: $55,000–$70,000 , depending on experience.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Every day, thousands of animals in Massachusetts rely on the MSPCA for safety and care. As our Assistant Manager, you’ll help lead our Boston Adoption Center by supporting staff, inspiring volunteers, connecting with the community, and ensuring every animal receives the compassion and care they deserve.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate with clarity and warmth, and love bringing out the best in teams, this is your opportunity to shine.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll work closely with our Shelter Manager and Director of Operations to:

• Guide and support an incredible team of staff and volunteers
• Ensure top-quality daily care for animals in our center
• Create positive, respectful experiences for adopters, surrenderers, and visitors
• Assist with training, scheduling, performance development, and team culture
• Provide euthanasia counseling while upholding the highest standard of respectful, compassionate care
• Model the kindness and professionalism that define the MSPCA

This is meaningful leadership that truly changes lives of both humans and animals.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1 year of management or supervisory experience (non-profit preferred)
• 2 years in animal sheltering, veterinary services, or comparable human-services fields preferred
• A compassionate, people-centered leader who believes deeply in helping animals and their families
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• A commitment to maintaining the positive, supportive culture we’ve built
• Spanish proficiency is a plus!

Please include a cover letter to help us get to know how you lead, communicate, and connect with your teams.

WHO WE ARE

The MSPCA is the largest animal welfare organization in New England- caring for and placing over 12,000 animals annually across our four adoption centers and caring for over 14,000 animals in our community clinics. For our adoption centers, we aim to help the greatest number of animals by upholding an open adoption philosophy and moving pets through the shelter effectively while maintaining a commitment to socially conscious sheltering. For our community clinics we work to provide access to low cost veterinary care that helps keep families together with their pets. At our Boston Adoption Center, we care for over 2,000 animals each year with a 92% live release rate. Take a virtual tour of our adoption center!

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU

• BCBS health insurance
• Dental and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Discounts on pet care and pet food
• Free on-site parking