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Jobs of the Month—October 2026

October 11, 2026, The Association

October’s here, and that means high applicant volumes as many employers across all sectors look onboard staff before the calendar year—and those use-it-or-lose-it budgets—end.

Check out this fresh crop of positions submitted to The Association’s Career Center, from organizations all across the country. If you’re not currently looking but know someone who’d be a good fit for any of these roles, please pass ‘em on.

Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, SPCA of Westchester
Briarcliff Manor, NY

The Director will lead marketing, communications, public relations, brand management, and community engagement efforts. Responsibilities include developing corporate partnerships and sponsorship strategies, overseeing digital marketing strategy, and create compelling content highlighting adoptable animals, fundraising campaigns and educational initiatives. 8+ years of progressively responsible marketing, communications, or public relations experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role. Learn more.

Executive Director, High Country Humane
Flagstaff, AZ

This position will lead the organization through lifesaving care, community relations, strategic development, and financial stewardship. Skilled in change management, the Executive Director possesses emotional intelligence and communicates with honesty and integrity. Progressive executive leadership experience in nonprofit, public, or mission-driven organizations and demonstrated success in fundraising and public speaking; animal welfare experience a bonus. Learn more.

Volunteer Coordinator, Santa Fe Animal Shelter
Santa Fe, NM

Looking for a proven relationship-builder with mission-driven values to recruit, retain and support volunteers. Responsibilities include planning and presenting volunteer orientation, oversee and develop a volunteer engagement plan, and maintain volunteer database profile records. Experience managing volunteers and working as a volunteer is a plus. Learn more.

Executive Director, Animal Protection Society of Durham
Durham, NC

Seeking a steady, strategic, and relationship-centered individual to build on recent organizational progress and cultivate trusting partnerships as they lead approximately 30 staff members and oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $3 million. The ideal candidate will have experience with facility planning and capital campaigns, and significant senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or public-serving organization, including success leading through change. Learn more.

About The Association
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement is a cohort of leaders on a mission to champion, advance, and unify the animal welfare profession.
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About The Association
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement is a cohort of leaders on a mission to champion, advance, and unify the animal welfare profession.

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