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CURRENT OPENINGS: 

Job Title: Training and Behavior Coordinator

Schedule: Part time, Non Exempt, 10 hours a week

Reports to: Manager, Animal Welfare and Wellness (Shelter Manager)

Job Description Summary:

We are in search of a qualified and experienced candidate for this part time, non-exempt position. The Dog Training and Behavior Coordinator will be responsible for behaviorally evaluating all shelter dogs, creating training plans for dogs while they are at the shelter and creating a plan to be sent home with the dog’s adopters, as needed. Duties will include: evaluating shelter dogs for adoption; establishing

enrichment and training plans for all dogs based on their individual needs; safely introducing shelter dogs to potential adopters and other dogs as requested by the Shelter manager; assisting with dog adoptions and assisting with shelter operations as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate all shelter dogs with MATCH UP II evaluations or equivalent evaluation tool.

• Help to ensure all dogs have their mental/emotional needs met by creating training and enrichment plans for their stay at the shelter.

• Document all evaluations and behavior information on all appropriate paperwork and in ShelterLuv (animal database).

• Train dogs through positive reinforcement.

• Communicate evaluation results to the Shelter Manager and the animal care team where warranted.

• Act as a resource for the Shelter Manager and canine volunteers.

• Help to keep information up to date about each dog’s behavior on volunteer-facing data sheets and alert staff to any changes.

• Provide recommendations to Shelter Manager about appropriate types of homes the dog should go to once dog has been behaviorally evaluated.

• Attend meetings on an as needed basis.

• Assist with maintaining and updating animal related records/paperwork.

• Provide a high standard of care for all animals.

• Place an emphasis on safety for visitors, volunteers, staff and animals.

• Must comply with all current shelter policies.

• Operate consistent with the labor laws of MA and the laws of the MA Dept. of Agriculture and all other local, state and federal laws.

Requirements and Preferences:

• High school diploma required.

• CPDT or KPA certified required (enrolled students considered).

• Animal shelter experience preferred.

• Must practice positive reinforcement.

• Must be able to handle aggressive animals safely.

• Must have a positive attitude and take initiative.

• Experience with ShelterLuv a plus.

Benefits:

Though this is a part-time, hourly position, SAS strives to provide all employees a good quality of life and work-life balance. We therefore provide the following to part time employees:

• Incentives for working holidays

The Scituate Animal Shelter is an equal opportunity organization. Volunteers and employees will be chosen without regard to gender identity, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical/mental disability or marital status because it is the right thing to do and in accordance with the state and federal law.

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to

jorandolph@scituateanimalshelter.org

Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Highway, Scituate MA, 02066