[Remote] Vice President, Shelter Partnerships

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ASPCA is committed to partnering with shelters and rescues to support animal welfare. The Vice President, Shelter Partnerships will lead efforts to strengthen relationships with shelter partners, drive collaboration and innovation, and oversee the creation of tools and resources to support shelter organizations nationwide. Responsibilities • Champion the identification and integration of learning from shelter partners into ASPCA operations; establish systems and processes that promote internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement • Define and drive short- and long-term action plans that position the ASPCA as a catalyst for innovation, and outline measurable impact across the animal welfare field • Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative data from the Organization-Wide Shelter Management Contact System (OSMCS) and other internal systems and shelter partners, to surface emerging trends, inform program design, and guide strategic decision-making • Provide leadership in leveraging data from Shelter Partnerships (SP) departments, Strategy & Research, and the OSMCS to develop a deep understanding of partner demographics, engagement patterns, and field dynamics. Use these insights to strengthen collaboration, inform strategic priorities, and guide organizational decision-making • Represent Shelter Partnerships in organizational strategy discussions, ensuring shelter-related initiatives are clearly communicated, integrated, and aligned with ASPCA’s broader goals • Develop ShelterPartnershipsplans, within the ASPCA strategic framework, in partnership with the SVP, Shelter Services and other ASPCA leadership to ensure alignment with the ASPCA’s goals and priorities • Serve as a core member of the Shelter Services leadership team, contributing to strategy, sharing insights, and driving continuous improvement across shelter-related operations • Create and foster a strong collaborative relationship across the Shelter Partnerships team and with other departments with shelter-facing programs • Maintain visibility into organization-wide initiatives, including pilots such as Program Learning & Impact Measurement (PLIM), to ensure Shelter Partnerships efforts are integrated and strategically positioned • In partnership with ASPCApro, Learning & Development, and external experts, create shelter training resources on ASPCA Learn, ensuring consistency with ASPCA standards and responsiveness to field needs • Represent the ASPCA at national and regional conferences, leveraging these platforms to gather insights, elevate ASPCA thought leadership, and inform stakeholders of key developments • Spearhead initiatives to recruit new partners and deepen engagement with existing ones; develop programming that fosters peer-to-peer connection, collaboration, and shared learning across the shelter network • Oversee the strategic management of OSMCS, including governance, functionality development, and system support. Ensure the delivery of regular, actionable reporting that provides visibility into shelter partner data and insights, using this intelligence to inform program design, learning initiatives, and organizational strategy • Serve as a key liaison to the Moonshot team, ensuring Shelter Partnerships efforts are aligned with launch objectives and contribute meaningfully to the initiative’s success. • Oversee departmental budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities • Manage a team of 3 employees to succeed in their role by communicating clear expectations, providing opportunities for learning & development, and building positive and trusting relationships. • Support your direct reports by holding regular effective feedback conversations, career conversations, annual performance evaluations, and ongoing check-in conversations with each team member on a cadence that’s appropriate for their role(s). • Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and supervision for all team members • Ensure that all team members understand, embody, and advance Shelter Partnerships’ vision through their work, fostering a shared sense of purpose, alignment, and impact across departments and partner networks • Ensure alignment of individual performance with departmental goals and organizational priorities • Cultivate and consistently model a values-driven team culture rooted in the ASPCA’s Core Values and Behavioral Competencies • Lead the development of a balanced and supportive work environment by strategically prioritizing projects to promote both individual and team success • Identify current and future training and development opportunities for direct reports, and engage them in proactive, long-term career pathing conversations • Model and promote the use of constructive feedback as a core coaching and development tool, fostering a culture of continuous improvement Skills • Proven leadership in building and sustaining cross-sector collaborations with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including national coalitions, subject matter experts, and field partners • Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex programmatic outcomes and iterate strategies to drive innovation, efficiency, and measurable impact • Strategic connector of people, ideas, and initiatives across departments, fostering alignment and integration within a large, mission-driven organization • High-level planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, with a track record of managing multifaceted initiatives and competing priorities at scale • High adaptability in navigating evolving organizational structures, emerging partnerships, and shifting sector demands • Skilled facilitator of high-level meetings and strategic convenings, with the ability to guide cross-functional dialogue and decision-making • Committed to talent development and team growth; proactively mentors others and builds leadership capacity across teams • Emotionally intelligent leader who values diverse perspectives and cultivates inclusive, collaborative environments to achieve shared goals • Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences, including executive leadership, field partners, and external stakeholders • Expertise in analyzing data sets to extract actionable insights, identify fieldwide trends, and inform strategic planning and resource development • Skilled in translating data and partner feedback into programmatic decisions that align with ASPCA’s mission, values, and strategic objectives • Deep understanding of shelter operations, challenges, and learning needs, informed by direct experience or sustained engagement with the animal welfare sector • Demonstrated success in leading the development and implementation of high-impact training resources for shelter professionals, ensuring alignment with policy, best practices, and adult learning principles • Familiarity with instructional design methodologies and adult learning theory, particularly within nonprofit or animal welfare contexts • Proven ability to co-create impactful resources and initiatives in partnership with external organizations, consultants, and national networks • At least 6 years of leadership experience within an animal shelter or similar setting required; leadership experience can be managing a program, managing operations, managing the shelter itself, etc. • Experience networking with individuals and organizations to recruit key partners and expand existing relationships required • Experience designing strategic frameworks that prioritize training needs based on organizational strengths, sector gaps, and long-term impact goals required; experience designing training frameworks specifically for the needs of animal shelters a plus • English (Required) • Bachelors Benefits • Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage. • Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you. • Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year. • Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more. Company Overview • The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is the first animal welfare organization established in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals. It was founded in 1866, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.aspca.org/. Company H1B Sponsorship • ASPCA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job