Rescue Programs Manager (Remote)

If you’re someone who’s reliable, self-directed, and a little obsessed with keeping things organized... this might be your kind of role.

You’ll work directly with the Executive Director and in close collaboration with our Operations Manager to help manage the internal flow of dogs through our rescue programs. From tracking progress, routing submissions to ensuring updates are visible and accurate across our internal systems.

This role is ideal for someone who genuinely loves dogs, knows how to keep collaborative projects moving, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a high-trust, behind-the-scenes capacity. You don’t need nonprofit experience, but you do need sound judgment, follow-through, and the ability to think like a systems person.

Time Commitment

• ~2-4 hours/week (flexible & remote)

• Check for updates and assignments 1-2 times a week

• Join biweekly virtual leadership calls

You’ll Help With

• Launch and Lead 1-2 new programs

• Manage dogs progress through programs with their rescue coordinators

• Routing new inquiries to the appropriate volunteer teams

• Flagging time-sensitive or urgent needs

• Organizing records and submitted updates

• Maintaining efficiency, data, timelines and internal notes current

You Might Be a Fit If You...

• Think in systems, as in you see the big picture and the steps it takes to get there

• Care deeply about dog rescue and want to support it from the inside

• Know how to move information smoothly across people and systems

• Understand when to escalate and when to follow through