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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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Brooklyn, NY
4 days ago
$151,000 - $210,000

Job Description

Join the ASPCA as the Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE, where you'll oversee the behavioral care of animals and lead research initiatives to improve animal welfare. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of animals recovering from cruelty and neglect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure high quality, low stress patient and population care
  • Develop and oversee behavioral diagnosis and treatment plans
  • Mentor behavior staff and provide hands-on coaching
  • Manage relationships with medical and behavior team leaders
  • Lead research projects and contribute to the organization’s Behavior Strategy Plan

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in people management
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with behaviorally and medically compromised animals
  • Fear Free certification within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to participate in humane euthanasia decisions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing/overseeing research projects
  • Experience writing scientific publications for peer-reviewed journals

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageFlexible working conditions including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays