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Senior Director of Behavior, ARC & CARE

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Chinatown, NY
5 days ago
$151,000 - $210,000

Job Description

The Senior Director of Behavior at ASPCA will lead the behavioral care and strategic planning for the ARC and CARE programs, ensuring the health and welfare of animals. This role involves overseeing a team of behavior specialists, collaborating on research projects, and providing high-quality care to animals in need.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure high-quality, low-stress patient and population care
  • Oversee behavioral care and pathway planning for ARC and CARE animals
  • Lead and facilitate research projects related to animal behavior
  • Mentor behavior specialists and other staff
  • Collaborate with various teams within the organization

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
  • Experience with behaviorally and medically compromised animals
  • Comfortable with humane euthanasia decisions
  • Fear Free certified within 6 months of hire
  • Low Stress Handling – Silver certified or can obtain certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in developing/overseeing research projects
  • Interest in writing scientific publications

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time off (PTO)Flexible scheduling