The Senior Director of Behavior at ARC & CARE will oversee the behavioral care of animals, ensuring their health and welfare while leading a team of behavior specialists. This role involves managing research projects to advance animal behavior practices and fostering collaboration across departments for holistic animal care.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for animals
Ensure high-quality individualized care
Lead research projects related to animal behavior
Manage and mentor behavior staff
Collaborate with various teams for animal welfare
Required Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in people management
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well within a team
Comfortable with humane euthanasia decisions
Fear Free certified within 6 months of hire
Low Stress Handling – Silver certified or obtain by end of first year
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in developing research projects
Experience writing scientific publications
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive health insurance401(k) planGenerous paid time off