Work with OTAT-West Texas
Transport Manager
About the position
The Transport Manager is a full time leadership position. The Transport Manager is the logistical lead for OTAT-West Texas’s pet transport program, which coordinates the safe movement of nearly 1,000 animals annually. This role is responsible for managing a proactive, scalable operating strategy that provides the lifesaving bridge between local shelters and national partners. It also assumes responsibility for the movement of pets between shelters, foster homes, and veterinary clinics, and provides logistical support for supply and event needs to fulfill the goals of OTAT-West Texas’ Foster and Adoption Programs. The Transport Manager serves as a community leader, cultivating a robust volunteer-powered culture that drives the program’s growth and sustainability. The Transport Manager is expected to live within 30 miles of the OTAT-West Texas Adoption Center and administrative office in Marfa, TX.
About OTAT-West Texas
OTAT-West Texas is a reliable, effective and collaborative non-profit serving 7 counties across West Texas. The organization enjoys high quality partnerships throughout the country and both a local and national reputation as an effective advocate doing big things in small places. Our goals are to build capacity in our own rescue while also building lifesaving capacity in the shelters and other rescues serving our area. OTAT-West Texas supports 400+ pets in foster care annually with an increasing number of direct adoptions, and coordinates transport opportunities for nearly 1000 dogs and cats annually. OTAT-West Texas is committed to sustaining the no-kill status of its 6 shelter partners while providing increasing support to pets and people in shelterless communities.
About the OTAT Collective
OTAT-West Texas operates in a collective with One Tail at a Time (Chicago, IL, founded in 2007) and One Tail at a Time-PDX (Portland, OR, founded in 2015). While we have independent boards and autonomous organizations, we are aligned in our values and committed to growing together to maximize the good we can do in each of our respective communities. All three OTAT organizations are considered strong partners and innovators in the national animal welfare movement.
About West Texas
OTAT–West Texas is based in Marfa, TX. The communities of West Texas provide a unique small-town experience in one of the most remote regions in the lower 48 states. West Texas offers exceptional natural beauty and wildlife, a million+ acres of public land across multiple national and state parks, 360 days of sun a year, is situated within the Greater Big Bend Dark Sky Preserve, and our region of West Texas also boasts an incredible arts scene and unexpected fine dining. Many of our communities lie directly on the border and cross-cultural exchanges enrich the experience of living here. Small town industry and ranching dominate the economy, though the northern reach of our service region lies in the heart of oil country. West Texas is safe, affordable, quiet, and has a distinct vibe that isn’t for everyone, but you may find you cannot live without.
Primary Position Functions
Transport Logistics & Supervision: Orchestrate all animal movement, from large-scale airlift transports to local regional transfers between shelters, vets, foster homes and adoption events.
Vehicle, Equipment and Supply: Manage the lifecycle of transport assets—including regular vehicle maintenance, kennel/crate procurement and sanitation, and ensure all supplies are prepped and mission-ready.
Compliance & Records: Prepare transport manifests and medical record transfers to ensure compliance with local and interstate regulations.
Budget & Strategy: Develop and implement policies and practices that maximize organizational resources.
Community Investment: Work in collaboration with volunteers; making sure volunteers are recruited, trained and feel impactful through their efforts with OTAT-West Texas.
Integrated Mission Support: Collaborate across the organization to advance the rescue’s comprehensive goals.
Qualifications & Skills
Mission-First Mentality: A team player with an "all hands on deck" approach, willing to pivot between transport logistics and direct support for adoptions, fostering, or community events as the mission requires.
Logistical Precision: Exceptional ability to manage complex, multi-variable schedules and time-sensitive transfers across a vast and remote geographic region.
Strategic Resourcefulness: A creative problem-solver who can optimize budgets, personnel, and time to achieve the highest possible impact.
Interpersonal & Collaborative Leadership: Strong communication skills for engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, from national partners and donors to local volunteers and service providers.
Personnel Oversight: Proven ability to supervise a mobile team, including the capacity to hold contract drivers and volunteers accountable to safety and scheduling protocols.
Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of, or ability to learn, digital tools such as Google Workspace apps, Slack, Airtable and other platforms for information management, reporting and communications.
Compensation
This is a full-time position with a minimum annual salary of $53,000 (based on experience)
A competitive medical benefits package
A generous earned leave policy
Paid professional development opportunities
Room for expanded responsibilities and increased compensation
A relocation stipend is available to encourage non-local applicants
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This is a hybrid position with time divided between a home office and active field operations. Candidates must be able to pivot from computer-based logistical planning to conducting transports across remote West Texas terrain. This role requires the ability to safely operate a vehicle for 8+ hours in various weather conditions and the physical stamina to lift and secure animal crates weighing up to 50 lbs. Fieldwork involves exposure to high noise levels, varying outdoor temperatures, and the cleaning and sanitation of transport vehicles and equipment. Animal welfare work is regularly public-facing work and working/communicating with diverse members of our community at public events will be regularly required.
Required Education & Experience
The ideal candidate will possess a professional background that demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills; experience managing people and complex projects is essential. Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders and produce clear, accurate reporting. A clean driving record is mandatory, along with a proven track record of reliability while working independently in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment. A personal vehicle will be required for limited professional use. Experience in animal welfare is a plus but not required for an otherwise highly qualified candidate. Given the geographic region we serve, bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are highly encouraged to apply.
To Apply
OTAT-West Texas is eager to fill this position. The position closing date for applications is April 18, 2026. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to rescue@otatwtx.org
One Tail at a Time - West Texas is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the vibrant and diverse community we serve. We believe that our mission is best achieved when it is supported by individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We warmly welcome all qualified applicants.