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Behavior Supervisor - Animal Shelter - Larimer Humane Society
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Posted Sep 15

Behavior Supervisor - Animal Shelter - Larimer Humane Society - Loveland, Colorado
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly

Larimer Humane Society, located in Northern Colorado, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Animal Behavior Supervisor in our LOVELAND, CO location.  Our Behavior Supervisors, under the direction of the Shelter Managers, are primarily responsible for the supervision of our Animal Behavior department at the assigned location.  The Behavior teams are responsible for ensuring animals are behaviorally assessed for adoption, foster care, transfer, behavior plans and more and for meeting the enrichment needs of animals in our care.  Designs, documents and/or implements behavior-related programs, guides and trainings.  The Loveland position supervises two (2) or more staff members plus department volunteers.  This is a working supervisor positions and include performing the duties of direct reports routinely and in their absence.  Serve as internal animal behavior and training resources and as external resources.  Schedules generally includes a weekend day, are subject to change in accordance with business need and require overtime, attendance at evening events and more.  Working relationships include both Shelter locations’ Behavior and Foster teams, Veterinary Services and the Supervisor and Manager teams.  Must have proven emotional intelligence, work ethic and integrity skills.  Experience and additional requirements, including education and desired certifications, are included in the full job description for review.  Proven bilingual skills English/Spanish (speaking, understanding, reading and writing) is a plus and includes a pay premium.   Please include start date availability, days and times or work availability, and pay requirements in a cover letter.

Expected hiring range is $21.00 to $24.00 per hour commensurate with desired professional certifications, education and applicable experience.  Closes October 31, 2023 or when filled.

Larimer Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, short term/long term disability and life insurance, matching 403b retirement plan, paid time off and discounts. Larimer Humane Society conducts criminal and DMV background checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.

Visit www.larimerhumane.org/get-involved/careers for the Full Job Description.