Animal Behavior Manager - Lead Shelter Training & Adoption

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays, sick and vacation time

Employee discounts for pet health care

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The MSPCA-Angell is seeking an experienced animal behavior training professional to join the Boston Adoption Center Team. This role focuses on using science-based approaches to improve behavioral wellbeing and accelerate adoptions, with national recognition in shelter behavior.

As Behavior Manager, you will supervise, train and coach shelter staff, oversee evaluations, and develop behavior modification plans while collaborating across shelter locations to place more animals in loving homes.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working or volunteering directly with animals under supervision of a behavior professional.
• CCPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC or other accredited professional dog training certification.
• Experience creating and implementing training/behavior modification plans.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to shelter staff through supervision, training and coaching.
• Supports staff with behavior-related tasks including intake, evaluations, and training plans.
• Oversees behavior evaluations and training plans to enhance adoptability.
• Advises staff on matches for animals with challenging behaviors.
• Provides pre-adoption counseling and post-adoption support; works with the behavior team across locations.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CCPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC certification

Job description

The MSPCA-Angell is seeking an experienced animal behavior training professional to join the Boston Adoption Center Team. This role focuses on using science-based approaches to improve behavioral wellbeing and accelerate adoptions, with national recognition in shelter behavior.

As Behavior Manager, you will supervise, train and coach shelter staff, oversee evaluations, and develop behavior modification plans while collaborating across shelter locations to place more animals in loving homes.