Behavior & Training Coordinator

San Diego Humane Society•San Diego, CA

23d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Behavior & Training Coordinator for our Behavior team! How you’ll impact our mission: At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Our Behavior Programs change the lives of thousands of animals who need intervention in order to become adoptable – or to stay with the families who love them. This role supports our mission by performing behavior evaluations and implementing training and enrichment programs for companion animals in the care of San Diego Humane Society. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you. What’s in it for you? At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values. As an employee you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!) Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services …and so much more!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; AA or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Must have at minimum two (2) years of full time progressively responsible related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience working in the area of animal behavior.
Clicker training experience and knowledge of both canine and feline behavior is required.
Experience teaching group training classes and providing individual training/consultations is required.
Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of euthanasia.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

CPDT-KA certification or equivalent highly preferred or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire (ABCDT, KPA, IAABC, Nose Works certification, Dog Trainer Academy, LLA, etc.).

Responsibilities

In cooperation with the B&T Supervisor and Manager, coordinate and perform behavior evaluations, initiate and assist with pathway planning and behavior modification for animals at assigned SDHS location and other locations as requested.
Participate as an active member of the B&T Leadership team. Attend scheduled meetings, participate in case reviews and outcome discussions, assist in design and implementation of behavior programs.
In cooperation with the B&T Leadership team, identify target areas and develop/implement behavior improvement plans and enrichment plans for animals selected for enrollment in various behavior modification programs.
Assist in the development of behavior and training and behavior evaluation protocols, assess and revise as appropriate.
Work hands-on in providing behavior evaluations, behavior modification and environmental enrichment to in-house dogs, cats, and other animals.
Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for staff trainers, behavior modification staff, volunteers, and members of other departments involved in implementing behavior and training plans and environmental enrichment activities with in-house animals.