Behavior Program Lead, Shelter Animal Welfare

ASPCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The ASPCA’s Animal Recovery Center in New York City seeks a Manager, Behavior to lead a five-person team and oversee the behavioral program from intake to discharge, ensuring evidence-based care and strong welfare outcomes.

You will partner with medical, sheltering, and field teams, drive training and protocol adherence, and mentor staff while maintaining high standards of humane handling and data-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• B.A or B.S. preferred credentialing in an industry-recognized body or able to earn within 1–2 years.
• Two years’ experience as a people manager or leadership role in a professional setting.
• Two years’ experience conducting behavior modification in a formal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Safe Behavior Response, Assessment, and Support.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss animals’ behavioral status and progress.
• Conduct behavior assessments on animals housed at the ASPCA and with placement partners; ensure timely forensic evaluation for safety and adoption suitability.
• Manage and implement environmental enrichment and behavior modification for sheltered animals.
• Monitor and manage behavioral care of animals at boarding partners.
• Provide summaries on behavior evaluations and recommendations for disposition and placement.
• Oversee and provide behavior consultations to foster parents of animals requiring temporary care.

Skills

Animal welfare knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

FileMaker

AirTable

Job description

The ASPCA’s Animal Recovery Center in New York City seeks a Manager, Behavior to lead a five-person team and oversee the behavioral program from intake to discharge, ensuring evidence-based care and strong welfare outcomes.

You will partner with medical, sheltering, and field teams, drive training and protocol adherence, and mentor staff while maintaining high standards of humane handling and data-informed decisions.