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Senior Manager, Community Programs

November 2025

Location: Denton, Texas

Reports To: CEO/Board Chair

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

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.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $45,000-$55,000, commensurate with experience

  • Two weeks PTO annually and up to 10 paid holidays

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Flexible work schedule with occasional evenings and weekends for community events

Please send a resume and cover letter to info@dentonasf.com with the Subject Title: Senior Manager, Community Programs.