Shelter Enrichment & Behavior Coordinator

Brandywine Valley SPCA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandywine Valley SPCA is seeking an Enrichment Coordinator to oversee enrichment and behavioral care for cats and dogs from intake to adoption. You will design training plans, evaluate behavior, train staff and volunteers, and coordinate post-adoption support to ensure successful pet placements.

The role requires at least 1 year of shelter animal experience and involves working with multiple programs to improve animal wellbeing and matching adopters with suitable pets.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience assessing and training animals in a shelter environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Designing individualized training plans for dogs and cats residing in the shelter; measure progress and re-assess training plans and recommendations as necessary; provide clear written and verbal communication to volunteers and staff.
• Monitor and evaluate the behavior of dogs and cats in-shelter, and work with available programs to improve behavior and mental health (programs include Kennel Enrichment, Playgroups, pack walks/outings, Foster Care, Rehabilitation, Veterinary Clinic)
• Perform behavior evaluations of shelter animals
• Oversee general training of animal care staff regarding animal behavior and handling
• Present training for all animal care volunteers in safe handling and animal behavior in shelter
• Work with the Operations Managers and Behavior Manager to identify animals that will need additional training post-adoption, and create specialized Behavior Plans for adopters
• Provide post-adoption follow-up for adopters of dogs and cats who have special behavioral issues, including referrals and advice, and coordinate in-shelter assessments and in-home consultations
• Provide written summary reports on animal behavior, assessments and training, and make recommendations on disposition, placement and euthanasia
• Assist with other shelter related tasks as needed

Skills

Animal handling

Animal training

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Brandywine Valley SPCA is seeking an Enrichment Coordinator to oversee enrichment and behavioral care for cats and dogs from intake to adoption. You will design training plans, evaluate behavior, train staff and volunteers, and coordinate post-adoption support to ensure successful pet placements.

The role requires at least 1 year of shelter animal experience and involves working with multiple programs to improve animal wellbeing and matching adopters with suitable pets.