Executive Director

Job Description: Executive Director

Organization: Spay-Mart, LLC (Louisiana)
Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt
Reports To: Board of Directors

About Spay-Mart

Spay-Mart is a long-standing Louisiana nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing feline overpopulation through rescue, adoption, and accessible spay/neuter services. As the organization enters an exciting period of transition and growth, we are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the development of a new facility, strengthen operations, and guide Spay-Mart into its next chapter of impact.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive leader responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial management of Spay-Mart. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in nonprofit management, animal welfare, and veterinary clinic operations. This role requires an adaptable, entrepreneurial leader capable of building systems, optimizing programs, and driving mission-centered results in a dynamic environment.

The ED will oversee the establishment and launch of a new organizational facility, expand adoption, and rescue operations, strengthen cost-control and financial sustainability, and serve as the primary public representative of Spay-Mart. The ED works closely with— and is accountable to— the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Management

• Provide visionary leadership to advance Spay-Mart’s mission and long-term strategic goals.
• Lead development and operationalization of the new facility, including planning, staffing, program creation, and workflow design.
• Foster a healthy organizational culture rooted in transparency, compassion, teamwork, and accountability.

Program & Operations Oversight

• Oversee all rescue, adoption, and spay/neuter programs to ensure efficiency, quality, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage veterinary clinic operations, ensuring high-quality medical care, regulatory compliance, and effective scheduling/workflow.
• Establish and optimize operating procedures, safety protocols, and best practices for animal welfare and facility management.

Financial Management & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage the annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Implement cost-controls, resource management practices, and financial monitoring systems.
• Oversee all revenue-generating activities, including adoptions, clinic services, fundraising events, and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit reporting requirements, accounting standards, and state/federal guidelines.

Board Relations

• Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, providing timely updates, data, and recommendations.
• Support Board governance through strategic planning, policy development, and organizational reporting.
• Execute Board-approved plans while offering professional insight and leadership direction.

Staff Leadership & Human Resources

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Promote professional development and foster a culture of respect, communication, and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and workplace safety standards.

Community Relations & Public Engagement

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and public ambassador for Spay-Mart.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, veterinarians, donors, municipal agencies, and media outlets.
• Represent the organization at events, conferences, and public meetings.
• Lead marketing, outreach, and engagement efforts to grow adoption rates, donor support, and public awareness.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, animal welfare, or veterinary clinic operations.
• Demonstrated success in staff management, budgeting, and organizational development.
• Experience overseeing or working within a veterinary practice, shelter, or spay/neuter clinic.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Proven ability to build community partnerships and cultivate donor relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort making decisions in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Commitment to humane animal care and Spay-Mart’s mission.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, public administration, animal science, or related field.
• Experience leading capital projects, facility launches, or major organizational transitions.
• Fundraising or grant-writing experience.
• Knowledge of Louisiana nonprofit regulations and animal welfare laws.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, salary-exempt position; compensation commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package may include health insurance, PTO, and professional development.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, and references to HR@spaymart.orgApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000