Dog Trainer For Shelter Dogs

Position Description:
Bideawee is looking for a part-time Dog Trainer for 3 days per week at our NYC location. This is a temporary 90 day position with the possibility of an extension after the 90 days.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Evaluate dogs with behavior checks requests and develop a behavior modification program for that animal.
Train adoption center staff and qualified volunteers to follow behavior modification exercises for the animals.
Create enrichment and training protocols that reflect the needs of the individual animals in Bideawees care.
Develop and implement a training program that ensures all animals adopted meet our minimum training criteria of 4 basic obedience commands.
Maintain animal records and inputs all behavior information on Bideawee animals into shelter software, and ensure that staff is in compliance.
Provide some post-adoption and foster animal behavior support.
Requirements: CPDT Certification or CPDT Certified eligible required. (or reasonable equivalent certification)
At least two years working experience with animal behavior, behavior modification, enrichment and training.
Demonstrable knowledge of temperament testing or evaluation practices.
Experience in training and counseling of challenging behavior assessment tools
Must have conducted group or private obedience training classes.
Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.
At least two years working experience with animal behavior, behavior modification, enrichment and training.
Ability to travel from site to site, if needed.
Ability to follow established procedures and protocols.
Ability to work within a team environment but exemplify leadership abilities.
Ability to follow established policies and ensure staff complies with those associated with his/her responsibilities.
Ability to represent Bideawee in a professional and positive manner at all times.
Ability to represent the values of Bideawee by working in a culturally diverse environment and community in a way that fosters understanding and compassion.
Ability to maintain composure and excel in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized, accurate and handling many tasks.
$33/hr - $35/hr