Our Animal Behavior Coordinators serve as full-time resources for basic animal behavior and enrichment.
Responsibilities include:
*Evaluating animals for outcomes including adoption, foster care, transfer, medical attention and more.
*Assisting in the development and implementation of programs to meet the enrichment needs of companion animals including dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles and more.
*Overtime and attendance at events, trainings and more is required.
There is a significant amount of animal interaction required. Additional duties include communicating with clients through various channels, assisting with training of staff and volunteers and more.
Requirements include:
*Associate degree in biology, the animal sciences, animal husbandry, veterinary-technician studies, an associated field of study OR equivalent and applicable work experience and a high school diploma.
*Over one year of work experience in the animal welfare industry (OR six months current experience with NOCO Humane) in an animal handling position.
*Customer service experience.
See full job description at www.nocohumane.org. Work schedule is 40 hours per week, includes one weekend day and is subject to change in accordance with business need. Proven bilingual skills in English and Spanish is a plus and includes a pay premium. A cover letter outlining hours and days of work availability, start date availability and pay requirement is appreciated.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of an Associate Degree in biology, the animal sciences, animal husbandry, veterinary-related medicine or an associated field of study OR equivalent and applicable professional work experience plus a high school diploma?
- Are you bilingual in English and Spanish reading, writing, understanding and speaking? (Additional compensation.)
- Do you have a minimum of one full year work experience in the animal welfare industry OR six months of current work experience with NOCO Humane? (Must include on the job animal handling experience.)
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Work Location: In person