The Senior Director of Behavior at ARC & CARE leads a dedicated team to provide high-quality behavioral care for rescued animals, ensuring their welfare and preparing them for adoption. This role involves collaboration with various departments and a focus on research to advance animal behavior practices.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for ARC and CARE animals
Ensure high quality, low stress patient care
Manage and coach a team of behavior experts
Lead research projects related to animal behavior
Foster relationships with medical and behavior team leaders
Required Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in people management
Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively
Comfort with humane euthanasia decisions and procedures
Fear Free certified within 6 months of hire
Ability to work additional hours and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing/overseeing research projects