Behavior and Open Paw Team Member

HumanePro; Daytona Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Humane Society is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Open Paw & Animal Behavior Team. The role covers implementing, adjusting, and monitoring training and enrichment programs for shelter pets, conducting public dog training classes, and supporting animal care staff and volunteers.

You will also conduct intake evaluations, provide counseling, and help ensure high-quality enrichment and manners training for dogs and cats, contributing to Halifax Humane Society's mission to be the

Responsibilities

• Train and counsel animal care staff and volunteers regarding training and enrichment.
• Develop and monitor public dog training classes, animal behavior helplines, and shelter enrichment programs.
• Conduct intake evaluations for shelter animals to ensure appropriate behavior support.
• Ensure high quality enrichment and manners training for shelter dogs and cats.
• Champion Halifax Humane Society's culture as the best place for great pets for stakeholders.

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Job Description

The Open Paw & Animal Behavior Team is responsible for assisting with implementation, adjusting, and monitoring all programs connected with Open Paw, the manners and skills training program for shelter pets. This includes conducting public dog training classes, animal behavior helplines, shelter behavior enrichment programs, and intake evaluations for shelter animals. Responsible for training and counseling animal care staff and volunteers regarding training and enrichment. Directly responsible for the quality of animal enrichment and training programs that result in manners and skills training for shelter dogs and cats. Champion the culture that Halifax Humane Society is “the best place for great pets” for internal and external stakeholders. Seeking people with integrity, loyalty, and a capacity for hard work, perseverance, and resiliency.

This is a full time job

Contact Information

Job Contact Details

Name Sonia Jimenez Title People and Culture Coordinator Email Address [e-mail] Website: Halifax Humane Society Jobs and Careers | Indeed.com

Closing Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Posting Date: October 5, 2026

Closing Date: January 5, 2027