Enrichment Specialist

K9s For Warriors Inc•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

About The Position

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work we are doing, we are in need of an Enrichment Specialist to join our amazing team! The Enrichment Specialist is responsible for organizing and completing the general day-to-day enrichment activities and assists the Kennel Manager with ensuring the kennel enrichment activities are implemented and followed.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or equivalent
2 years of animal experience required
Must have basic computer literacy skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize items in order of importance
Good communication skills
Excellent organization skills
Valid driver’s license and meet policy requirements for company auto insurance
Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist
Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with a diverse team

Nice To Haves

1 year of kennel experience preferred

Responsibilities

Create and implement monthly enrichment calendars for canines on campus
Coordinate and execute approved, daily enrichment activities, in alignment with Enrichment Trainer Checklists, throughout the kennel being inclusive of all K9 Caretakers
Collaborate with K9 Trainers and Procurement team to ensure Enrichment Trainer Checklists are current with any necessary changes to care and behavior of the canines
Ensure Enrichment logs are complete and activity recap is sent daily
Complete weekly review and filing of Enrichment Trainer Checklists and Enrichment logs
Track inventory of all enrichment items and report needs to the Kennel Manager
Prepare new enrichment items and clean and store used enrichment items
Organize and coordinate weekend playgroups utilizing K9 Trainer approved play group lists
Monitor medical and behavioral condition of dogs, notate on the kennel cards and notify the appropriate member of the kennel leadership team
When required, perform all duties of K9 Caretaker which includes cleaning, feeding, bathing and animal handling in accordance with K9s For Warriors policies and procedures
Ability to work with dogs on unknown or outdated vaccination history
Follow and adhere to all PPE policies
Work collaboratively, and with a positive attitude, with all K9s For Warriors departments for the care, benefit, promotion, and ultimate wellbeing of canines in our care.
Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and handle oneself in a professional manner at all times