Animal Trainer I (Part-Time Temporary)

Behavior and Training Oceanside, California

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Description

San Diego Humane Society is hiring part-time temporary Animal Trainers for our Behavior & Training team!

How you’ll impact our mission:

At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission toInspire Compassion. The ideal candidate will be responsible helping to allow responsible pet owners to control their pet’s behavior safely and humanely, participating in the implementation of behavior and training programs to improve the adoptability of shelter animals and to educate guests about behavior and care. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.

What’s in it for you?

At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place whereeveryperson – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging.We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As an employee you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and paid time-off

• Comprehensive training and well-being programs

• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year

• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services

• …and so much more!

  What you’ll do:

• Participate in the implementation of in-house shelter animal training programs using positive reinforcement training methods. Includes the participation in evaluation of animals, preparation of written training plans, progress reports, and hands-on work with animals in the program.

• Assist staff and volunteers in various departments in the implementation of behavior programs to enrich the animal’s environment, to prevent problem behaviors, and to improve their adoptability.

• Return Behavior Helpline calls and Ask-A-Trainer emails from community members and adopters.

• Accurately and reliably enter notes in the organization’s electronic record keeping system; keep training records and working files as assigned.

• Collaborate with the behavior assessment team and staff from other departments to complete hands on assessments for animals in care.

• Provide community outreach on animal behavior through pre- and post- adoption services, public workshops, information materials and participation in special events.

  What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, or completion of sufficient coursework to successfully perform the required duties of the position

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year paid experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter or similar environment

• At least one (1) year of professional dog or pet training experience highly preferred

• CPDT certification or equivalent highly preferred (CPDT-KA, KPA, IAABC, Nose Works certification, Dog Trainer Academy, ABC, etc.)

• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of euthanasia

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes

  Location & Hours: Based at our Oceanside Campus. This position works approximately 20 hours a week and is set to last for approximately 4-6 months.

  Pay: Starting range is between $22.25 - $24.75 per hour. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.