Canine Behavior and Enrichment Supervisor

　　Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

　　Summary

　　The Supervisor oversees Manhattan Animal Care Center’s canine enrichment program, including daily playgroups, canine behavior assessments, socialization, and environmental enrichment, with a goal of meeting the behavioral needs of the full canine population at Animal Care Centers (ACC) and facilitating adoption matches. This position directly supervises five (5) canine behavior team members. The Supervisor is expected to act as a leader for the team in work ethic, efficiency and attitude both within the team and when interacting with other staff and volunteers.

　　Essential job functions:

　　Directly supervise the Enrichment Coordinator, Canine Behavior Assessor, and Canine Behavior Specialists. This includes, but is not limited to, setting their work schedule; providing training, resources and support; establishing goals and objectives; and providing frequent feedback regarding their work performance.

　　Complete incident reports, post-incident team debriefs, consistent team meetings, and conflict resolution as needed.

　　Ensure accurate and timely data entry. Maintain and report statistics that accurately reflect the effectiveness of enrichment and behavior programs and use that data to seek ways to increase effectiveness

　　Salary and Benefits:

　　$25.25 An hour

　　ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.

　　Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

　　Please see the attached Job Description and Benefits Flyer for more details.

　　Qualifications:

　　Ability to make sound judgments and work independently in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Ability to foster a cooperative, encouraging and positive work environment with staff as well as volunteers. Must be able to handle all types and breeds of dogs with varying behaviors and energy levels, including those showing fearful and aggressive behaviors. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The ability to remain pleasant, calm and objective in all situations. Solid knowledge of dog behavior and general training principles based on experience compatible with ACC goals and philosophy. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

　　Education and Work Environment:

　　Bachelor Degree preferred; high school diploma required. Equivalent of three (3) years’ experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience working in the area of development and management of animal training programs, shelter experience required. Experience conducting playgroups and training staff to oversee playgroups. Previous supervisory experience is required.