Senior Manager, Community Programs

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Community Programs is a key member of DASF’s leadership team, responsible for overseeing and expanding community-based animal welfare programs, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, medical assistance, and the emergency pet food program. This role manages the planning, implementation, and impact measurement of each of DASF’s key community programs — ensuring that DASF’s resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of animals possible. The ideal candidate is an experienced program manager who brings strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for animal welfare and community service.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of DASF’s community programs, including spay/neuter, vaccination, medical assistance, and the emergency pet food pantry.
• Partner with leadership to develop annual program goals, budgets, and performance metrics aligned with DASF’s strategic priorities.
• Manage clinic and vendor relationships to ensure successful and efficient service delivery.
• Collect and analyze program data to evaluate impact, identify areas for improvement, and report progress to leadership and the board.
• Ensure programs comply with grant requirements, donor expectations, and financial accountability standards.

Pet Food Pantry & Community Drives

• Lead the planning, coordination, and growth of DASF’s Emergency Pet Food Pantry Program to help local families keep pets in their homes.
• Develop community partnerships with local businesses, schools, civic groups, and individuals to organize ongoing pet food donation drives.
• Manage inventory levels, distribution logistics, and record-keeping to ensure consistent and equitable access to pantry resources.
• Build awareness of the program through collaboration with the marketing team and engagement in community outreach events.

Community & Partner Engagement

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the City of Denton Animal Shelter, veterinary partners, and community organizations.
• Represent DASF in community meetings, events, and coalitions to strengthen collaboration and build relationships across animal welfare organizations.
• Identify and cultivate new community relationships that expand program reach and resources.

Team & Volunteer Coordination

• Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to support volunteer engagement and activity on DASF’s community initiatives.
• Collaborate with the marketing and Volunteer Coordinator to promote programs, recruit volunteers, and increase community participation.

Reporting & Grants Management

• Track program metrics and outcomes for donor and grant reporting.
• Support DASF development by providing data and success stories for grant proposals and impact reports.
• Assist in identifying new funding opportunities that support program sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible program management experience, preferably in animal welfare, human services, or nonprofit community programs.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects, budgets, and relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and collaboration across diverse community groups.
• Experience with partnership development and community outreach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Deep compassion for animals and a commitment to DASF’s mission.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in animal welfare, nonprofit management, or pet retention programs.
• Grant writing and data reporting experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.