Behavior Manager

NOCO Humane

Job Description

Behavior Manager | Make a Pawsitive Impact in Loveland, CO
Salary: $60,000–$65,000 | Full-Time | Exempt
Location: Loveland, CO (with travel to Greeley and Evans locations)
Closes May 31st, 2025, or when filled

Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for animal behavior and staff development? NOCO Humane is seeking a skilled Behavior Manager to oversee our dynamic Behavior and Foster/Transfer teams across our campuses in Loveland, Greeley, and Evans, CO.

This is more than a job — it's a mission-driven leadership opportunity where you’ll shape lifesaving programs, develop high-performing teams, and directly impact the welfare of animals in our care (cats, dogs, chickens, turtles, and more!).

NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit working to further the compassionate, safe, and responsible relationship between animals and people.

What You’ll Do:
• Lead and Mentor: Supervise a team of behavior staff, foster/transfer staff, and volunteers — providing training, support, and guidance to help them thrive.
• Behavioral Assessments: Conduct daily evaluations and enrichment plans for animals, making outcome recommendations such as adoption, foster, transfer, or behavior modification.
• Program Development: Design, document, and implement behavior, foster, and transfer programs that align with Fear Free practices, PACFA compliance, and Socially Conscious Sheltering principles.
• Euthanasia & Welfare Oversight: Serve as a decision-maker and trainer in euthanasia practices and act as the escalation point for complex cases.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with Veterinary, Client Services, and Animal Care teams to ensure consistent and compassionate animal outcomes.
• Community Engagement: Educate staff, volunteers, and the public through training sessions and outreach, and represent the organization in events, transfer partnerships, and collaborative programs.
• Operational Leadership: Handle hiring, scheduling, payroll approvals, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions for your department, ensuring a productive and positive work culture.
What We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor’s in animal behavior, veterinary sciences, or related field — OR equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2+ years hands-on companion animal training or behavior assessment experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Behavior certification (CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, CTC, etc.) required.
• 2+ years working with the general public in a customer focused position.

Perks & Benefits:

Health & Wellness:

-Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Accident Insurance –Medical insurance premiums are supplemented by NOCO Humane.
-Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) – Free and confidential support for mental health and well-being.
-Life/AD&D Insurance – Provided for employees enrolled in medical insurance through NOCO Humane.
-Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) – Provided for full-time employees after one year of service.

Financial & Retirement:

-403(b) Retirement Plan with Matching
-PSLF Qualified Employer
-Service Recognition Program

Time Off & Paid Leave:

-PTO Accrual
-Paid Holidays

Pet Care & Discounts:

-Free Pet Adoption After One Year of Service
-Free Heartworm, Flea/Tick Treatment, and Vaccines – For your personal dogs and cats.
-Retail Store Discounts
-Discounted Pet Food Through Hill's
-Discounts on Pet Insurance

NOCO Humane is an equal opportunity employer. NOCO Humane conducts criminal and DMV background checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.

Visit www.nocohumane.org/get-involved/careers for the Full Job Description and to apply.

This is a full time job