Canine Enrichment Coordinator

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Canine Enrichment Coordinator provides support to the Behavior and Enrichment Supervisor, assisting with the smooth running of the canine behavior and enrichment programs. The Coordinator will run playgroups, complete the associated notes and record keeping, liaise with the trainer and assessor to identify dogs in need of additional training or enrichment, and coordinate the delegation and completion of tasks as discussed with the trainer, assessor and supervisor. The Coordinator is expected to act as a leader for the team in work ethic, efficiency and attitude both within the team and when interacting with other staff and volunteers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months experience working with canines in a professional manner required.
• An understanding of positive reinforcement methods.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with and understanding of animal sheltering preferred.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work independently in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to foster a cooperative, encouraging and positive work environment with staff as well as volunteers.
• Ingenuity and ability to think outside of the box to create new and exciting things for our canine population.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to remain pleasant, calm and objective in all situations.

Responsibilities

• Keep timely and accurate records of delegation of tasks as well as their own tasks completed with priority dogs.
• Maintain and support programs that provide behavioral and environmental enrichment, mental stimulation, exercise, and Fear Free care focusing on cats housed at ACC.
• Daily meeting with the assessor and the trainer to discuss dogs requiring additional enrichment, training or behavior modification (priority dogs).
• Participate daily in playgroup, most frequently as playgroup director.
• Help train new staff members on appropriate handling of dog interactions during playgroup and use of interrupter tools.
• Discuss playgroup behaviors with other staff members to make decisions about play style and dog sociability.
• One on one cue training, BAT sessions and other behavior modification as needed.
• Other enrichment as needed.
• Ensure that all eligible dogs attend playgroup on any given day with operational resources available.
• Coordinate with the Assessor and Trainer the division of tasks associated with priority dogs.
• Delegate as necessary to Canine Behavior Specialists the completion of tasks associated with priority dogs.
• Keep inventory of training and enrichment equipment and supplies.
• Communicate to the Supervisor the team’s needs for equipment and supplies and place orders in a timely manner.
• Run reports and review records to create the daily list of playgroup candidates.
• Track playgroup metrics.
• Write summaries for all dogs on their playgroup behavior and keep daily records of progress for dogs that have changing behavior day by day.
• Fear Free certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay.
• We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance.
• We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.
• Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

What This Job Offers

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