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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Position Title: Equine Refuge &amp; Programs Officer</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Status:</span> Exempt Full-Time – Experienced -Level (Classification 8810)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">No Remote- In-Office Position other than Regular Travel</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Classification: Salary/ Management</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Salary: $110,000 (DOE)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Benefits: Offered after 60 Days (Medical, Dental, Vision) 403b offered after 30 days (Voya)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Direct Supervisor: Executive Director</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location: </span>Craig, Co.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Organization Overview:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Our Non-Profit Organization has a positive mission and team environment!</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">This isn’t the Peace Corps… and we’re not the Marines… but if you combined the two concepts, and applied them toward helping animals through hard work, personal sacrifice and steadfast dedication, then you would know what we are all about.  If being able to make a real and tangible difference in this world fuels your spirit - as does giving to others for the right reasons - then you are not alone. Our team members openly and gladly devote their lives to a singular cause that is hands-on, challenging, innovative, taxing and pushes limits.  They are the best of the best!</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">The Wild Horse Refuge is a place where motivated individuals can immerse themselves into a dedicated community, working side by side to provide a safe haven for rescued animals to live out the rest of their lives with dignity and respect. We are so much more than a workplace. We are a team committed to service, to bettering our communities, and the world. If you have a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and a desire to join a good cause, apply for our Equine Refuge &amp; Programs Director today!</span></p>\n<p>Check out the Horse Refuge at: <a href=\"https://www.wildhorserefuge.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-b-kBhB-EiwA4fvKrMD67JNnAndQWrKFIhDATDhsiCQZWkc8NSxR7_jYFBUY9N2UxiImChoCjzoQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.wildhorserefuge.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-b-kBhB-EiwA4fvKrMD67JNnAndQWrKFIhDATDhsiCQZWkc8NSxR7_jYFBUY9N2UxiImChoCjzoQAvD_BwE</a> <br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Summary/ Purpose:</span> Under the direct guidance of the Executive Director, Chief Science Animal Welfare Officer, CAO, &amp; CHRO this position plans, organizes, manages and supervises all aspects of employee and animal operations at the Horse Refuge’s Craig location – known as The Wild Horse Refuge.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> In this role, The Equine Refuge &amp; Programs Officer will be expected to uphold the mission of our non-profit organization and promote its mission by ensuring employees are adhering to all employee company guidelines and all guidelines are being followed for proper animal care and well-being, while making decisions under guidance, in the best interest of the facility and its animals.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Required/Other Qualifications:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Must reside locally as this is an in-office non-remote position.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Must have full knowledge of Wild Horse/Equine Laws including burros is a requirement</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Demonstrated history of taking initiative to proactively solve issues and/or recommend solutions which impact an organization’s success.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Solid understanding and high expectations of managing high volumes of emails, phone calls, and communications that have high importance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Able to perform tasks on software programs (Excel, Word, etc…)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Able to maintain confidentiality; demonstrates sound judgement and discretion including following all policies with picture taking and photo posting.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Ability to liaise with other departments to achieve a common goal</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Political or Law Enforcement coordination including professional communication</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Must adhere to al of TWAS guidelines and directives</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Functions/Job Duties:</span> (including but not limited to):</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Monitor all upcoming events, missions, or tasks related to the position</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Perform research on various projects to prepare all projections for travel including items</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Develop and coordinate all outreach including state wide and globally</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Achieve all organizational objectives</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Maintain an effective network of all rescue community/organization partnerships</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Provide and support all resources for rescue missions including events</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Manages all reporting documentation and tracks tasks in database and electronic/hard-copy filing system</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Analyze all contract procedures and assist to implement all adjusted needs</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Develop and maintain professional relationships with all parties including Veterinarian contacts.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Perform regular data entry and research for each project assigned</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Evaluates, writes, edits, and/or oversees the preparation of persuasive, accurate, and grammatically and syntactically correct solicitations, proposals, case statement, reports, correspondence, and other related communication materials in support of the organization’s mission/rescues activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Able to oversee Refuge location and evaluate relationships, procedures, and department tasks.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Regular Travel is required</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Performs other duties as assigned.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Personal Characteristics:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Self-motivated and results-oriented</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Well-polished in speech and professional</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Flexible, ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities and to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Friendly, patient, a good listener, and a heart for animals</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Desire to learn, grow, and be coached</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Contribute to a positive culture</span><br><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Detailed Description of Duties:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\"> Under the Guidance of Management:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">The Equine Refuge &amp; Programs Officer</span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">will:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Assist with leadership duties with specific guidance from the organization’s Executive Director/CAO, Chief Science and Animal Welfare Officer, Head Veterinarian, &amp; CHRO positions to manage animal care operations with the help of additional staff and volunteers.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Have the responsibility of developing specific programs for Refuge Horses’ care and wellbeing.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Coordinate with Management to oversee the Refuge’s Facility operations, along with associated animal care and medical equipment utilized at the Refuge location.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Be responsible for ensuring the mental and physical health, well-being, and placement of all rescued Horses, including maintaining a working relationship with staff veterinarians and consulting with them on general and specific matters, as necessary.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Overseeing all aspects of procuring, developing and implementing the Refuge’s medical and clerical supplies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Responsible for overseeing all aspects of procuring, developing and implementing the Refuge’s dietary needs including managing hay and field operations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Manage the proper disposal of hazardous waste and ensuring a clean working environment in all areas of the facility.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Preparation of all necessary Horse acquisition and disposition paperwork.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Anticipate and address all organizational facility concerns and/or problems.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Conform to all federal, state, county and city laws and ordinances pertaining to Horse care and welfare.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Organize regular programs to meet the mission of the organization and the needs of Founders and the general public as directed and approved by the organization’s Executive Director.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Manage the acquisition of materials, supplies and equipment, or direct the same, as specific operational duties warrant. The Equine Refuge &amp; Programs Director is authorized to incur up to $500 per expenditure, necessary for the day-to-day operation of the Refuge. Any acquisition or expenditure in the amount greater than $500 must be submitted to and approved by the organization’s Executive Director in advance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Maintain well established relationships including Federal and State.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Develop potential interests including running and traveling for booths and events that benefit the Horse Refuge.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Maintain professional working relationships with other organizational locations and staff, as well as other animal welfare organizations, to further our cause and fulfill our mission.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Develop and update county and municipal relations in order to bolster the Refuge’s mission and purpose within northwest Colorado, including state wide and global efforts.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Develop and maintain pest management programs to ensure Refuge resident animals are well-protected and comfortable at all times.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Ensure photo documentation of rescued Horses living within natural habitats is being collected on a regular basis, as well as their individual characteristics, personalities and positive advancements are noted and available for adoption programs and social media posts.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Be responsible for gathering information for articles and reports within the quarterly newsletter, as well as the distribution of published newsletter in local communities whenever possible.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Prepare reports summarizing Horse care statistics, activities completed, personnel/public relations issues, and other information for programs, the Head Veterinarian and Executive Director as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Prepare and maintain specific details for use in mapping the Refuge’s habitats, access routes and Horse inventory.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Be responsible for working with the organization’s Human Resource and Volunteer Coordinator Departments on all staffing needs, including employees and volunteers. This responsibility includes all aspects of the staffing cycle including reviewing applications for vacant positions; Interviewing potential candidates; Making recommendations for hiring; Periodic performance reviews; Terminations with the Executive Director and CHRO approval; Periodic safety meetings; Employee or volunteer medical emergencies; Compliance with workers compensation laws of the state of Colorado; Ensuring licensed personnel remain current with continuing education programs; Tracking of personnel compensated absences and overtime; Salary surveys and reviews; and Cross-training staff and volunteers as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Be responsible for coordinating all efforts between employees and volunteers to achieve maximum results.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Oversee facility inspections by the USDA and/or Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department, all other affiliate/s.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Ensure that all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as organization policies and procedures are complied with.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Be responsible for maintaining current regulatory documentation for all equipment licensed by the State of Colorado.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Draft letters, annual reports, and guidance documents that demonstrate the organization’s commitment to responsible and compliant animal care.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Assist the organization in maintaining excellence within the horse care program with regard to its accreditation and re-accreditation process, including preparation of the Program Description, the site visit itself, and facilitating resolution of site visit findings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Addresses issues of horse care non-compliance with vigor and work to develop plans for immediate correction, in collaboration with the Attending Veterinarian, the BLM, and Executive Director.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Perform all other duties as assigned. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Clear Focus:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">The above Job Description is intended to describe the general duties/nature of the level of work. This Job Description is not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and skills required. Job Descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organization’s strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">Background Check Statement: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization, as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders, or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threating/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino; font-weight: bold\">EEOC Statement:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino\">Our Non-Profit organization, \"The Wild Animal Sanctuary\" is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.                </span></p>",
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