Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe • Truckee, CA

9d • $28 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Canine Behavior Coordinator supports the behavioral health, welfare, and adoptability of dogs in HSTT’s care through exclusively science-based, positive-reinforcement training methods. This role focuses on behavior assessment, observations, enrichment, training plans, staff and volunteer support, and adopter education within a limited 10-15 hours per week scope

Requirements

• Experience working with dog behavior in a shelter or training environment
• Strong understanding of positive reinforcement training principles
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
• High School Diploma required
• CCPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC or other accredited professional dog training certification preferred, or 2 years equivalent experience training dogs under the supervision of a certified dog trainer and in accordance with the HSTT training philosophy required
• Fear Free Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion date
• One year working or volunteering directly with animals, ideally of different species, sizes, and temperaments, under the supervision of a behavior professional in accordance with HSTT’s philosophies
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds routinely
• Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor and move quickly in an agile manner when dealing with animals and in cases of emergency
• Must be able to work with physically strong dogs
• Must be able to bend, stoop, hike, walk, kneel, and lift comfortably
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard

Nice To Haves

• One year working in animal welfare or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and support staff and volunteers in humane, positive reinforcement methods designed to improve shelter dog behavior, reduce stress, and increase adoptability through consistent daily handling and enrichment practices
• Learn HSTT’s behavior assessment protocol and conduct behavioral observations for dogs throughout their shelter stay
• Work with staff to develop and implement individualized behavior and enrichment plans
• Work with Foster Program Manager and foster families to manage stress and maintain the adoptability of the dogs in foster care
• Provide hands-on training sessions focused on stress reduction and adoptability
• Maintain accurate behavior documentation
• Train and coach staff and volunteers on canine body language and positive reinforcement
• Collaborate with animal caretakers, medical, and adoption teams
• Provide adopter counseling and behavior information as needed
• Assist with complex behavior cases and determining safe adoptability
• Provide adoption counseling, post-adoption support, and behavior information as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Office snacks and wellness opportunities
• Veterinary care for personal pets, provided within the scope of services offered in our clinic
• Grief counseling and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees