MSPCA Cape Cod - Behavior Manager

This is a full-time 40 hour a week position

The Behavior Manager works to ensure the behavioral wellbeing of the animals supported by the adoption center while also moving animals through the adoption center in a timely and efficient manner. The Behavior Manager creates and leads staff and volunteer training on topics related to animal behavior, and supports adoption center staff with behavior-related tasks including but not limited to intake, evaluations, euthanasia decision making, creating and implementing training and behavior modification plans, low stress handling techniques, playgroups, and enrichment. The Behavior Manager advises adoption center staff on facilitating appropriate matches for animals in need of additional behavior support, provides pre-adoption counseling and hands-on training for prospective adoptions, and post-adoption support for families who are struggling with their animal at home. The Behavior Manager works with the behavior team across all shelter locations to accomplish all of these tasks.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

• We are looking for applicants with at least two years of experience working or volunteering directly with animals, ideally of different species, sizes, and temperaments, under the supervision of a behavior professional
• Applicants should have at least two years of experience working in animal welfare or a related field as well as at least two years of experience creating and implementing training/behavior modification plans in accordance with the MSPCA's philosophies
• Obtain the Fear Free Certification within 6 months of hire

Please detail your animal behavior experience in your cover letter.

WHO WE ARE:

The MSPCA is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world. We work together as a community to deliver on our mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals. Sharing in this vision provides meaning to our employees and adds an important dimension to our work.  

OUR BENEFITS:

Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.