Lead Animal Behavior Specialist

Kansas Humane Society; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Health, dental and vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with match

Pre-tax spending accounts

YMCA membership discount

Adoption and pet store discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kansas Humane Society seeks a Behavior Specialist to enhance mental and behavioral health of shelter animals. You will design and run behavior improvement plans, consult adopters, and support staff with training and enrichment programs.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and humane care. The role emphasizes leadership in behavior management, cross-training, and ensuring safe, adoption-ready animals while engaging volunteers and fostering positive outcomes for pets and families.

Qualifications

• Must be able to exercise good judgment with limited supervision.
• Experience handling dogs and cats preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Behavior Management: lead in dog and cat behavior and handling; participate in training and enrichment programs.
• Provide consults to Admissions for adoptability of animals with advanced behavioral concerns.
• Provide consults to owners needing behavior help before surrender.
• Customer Service: maintain professional, timely communication with staff, volunteers, and adopters.
• Shelter Flow: monitor animals and manage shelter space; ensure safe animal movement.
• Training: participate in staff development and training on behavior and handling.
• KHS Team Work: cross-train and assist other departments as needed.
• Safety: follow safety policies to maintain a healthy environment.
• Opening/Closing Duties: set up behavior areas and inventory supplies.

Skills

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Customer service

Flexibility

Animal handling (dogs and cats)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kansas Humane Society seeks a Behavior Specialist to enhance mental and behavioral health of shelter animals. You will design and run behavior improvement plans, consult adopters, and support staff with training and enrichment programs.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and humane care. The role emphasizes leadership in behavior management, cross-training, and ensuring safe, adoption-ready animals while engaging volunteers and fostering positive outcomes for pets and families.