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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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Astoria, NY
1 day ago
$198,000 - $210,000, $151,000 - $163,000

Job Description

Join the ASPCA as the Senior Director of Behavior, where you will lead innovative strategies to improve the lives of animals recovering from cruelty and neglect in New York City. This role combines behavioral care, management, and impactful research to support a dedicated team in providing high-quality care and rehabilitation for animals in need.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for animals
  • Ensure high quality, low stress patient and population care
  • Manage and coach behavior staff
  • Lead research projects related to animal behavior
  • Collaborate with various teams for animal welfare

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience in people management
  • Master’s or PhD degree in animal Behavior or related discipline or DVM degree
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Fear Free certified within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to work with behaviorally and medically compromised animals

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in shelters
  • Interest in developing/overseeing research projects
  • Experience writing scientific publications

Benefits & Perks