Humane Society of Sedona looks for Executive Director1 min read

On April 2, the Humane Society of Sedona announced the resigna­tion of Executive Director Austin Gates. According to a press release sent by the Human Society’s Board of Directors, Gates stepped down after three years in order to return to Michigan and be closer to her aging mother.

In an email, Board President Sheila Hoffmeyer stated the nonprofit organi­zation is already looking for a replacement.

“The Humane Society began our search for a new executive director immediately following the resignation of Austin Gates,” she wrote. “Austin has also contacted profes­sionals she knows about the opportunity. The HSS Human Resources consul­tant is assisting the board in qualifying candidates, and we are/will be inter­viewing candidates.”

Hoffmeyer added that the job description was reviewed, updated and posted on the Humane Society of Sedona website, as well as on animalshel­tering.org, which is “a division of the Humane Society of the United States and the place where professionals in shelter management go to find career opportunities.”

The job opportunity, as listed on the Humane Society of Sedona website, describes the Executive Director as “responsible for overseeing the organi­zation’s consistent achieve­ment of its vision, mission and financial objectives as well as the planning, organizing and supervising all aspects of operations.”

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The duties detailed in the description are:

  • Humane care and shelter for animals in need
  • Program development and administration
  • Communications
  • Staff management and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Fundraising
  • Budget preparation
  • Compliance with laws, regulations, policies and guidelines.

Qualified candidates with prior leadership experience are encouraged to send resumes to humanesocietysedona@gmail.com.

Natasha Heinz can be reached at 282-7795 ext. 117, or email at nheinz@larsonnewspapers.com

Natasha Heinz

Natasha Wolwacz Heinz she worked in media for 10 years, holding multiple reporting, marketing, and public relations positions in Brazil and the United States. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; a masters defree in journalism and mass communication from Kent State University in Ohio and a masters of education degree in higher education administration and student affairs from Kent State University. Outside of work, you can usually find her cuddling up with a book or watching a rom com. When she’s not reading, she enjoys spending time outside, hiking, biking, and discovering new places.

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Natasha Wolwacz Heinz she worked in media for 10 years, holding multiple reporting, marketing, and public relations positions in Brazil and the United States. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; a masters defree in journalism and mass communication from Kent State University in Ohio and a masters of education degree in higher education administration and student affairs from Kent State University. Outside of work, you can usually find her cuddling up with a book or watching a rom com. When she’s not reading, she enjoys spending time outside, hiking, biking, and discovering new places.