Designs and implements individualized training and/or socialization plans for animals residing in the facility and/or foster care; creates and measures training plans and provides clear written and verbal communication to volunteers and staff. 

Monitors and evaluates the behavior of animals in the facility and/or foster care and works to improve behavior and mental health of all PIN animals.  

Creates and implements behavior modification plans in collaboration with PIN DVMs and/or Veterinary Behaviorist. 

Manages general training of facility staff and volunteers on animal behavior and handling.  

Trains and directly manages all advanced (blue) volunteers. 

Coordinates with the operations team to identify animals that would benefit from additional training post adoption, and creates specialized contracts, waivers and Behavior Plans for adopters. 

Coordinates post-adoption follow-up for adopters of dogs and cats who have behavior plans, including referrals and advice; coordinates in-shelter and in-home consultations with adopters when needed. 

Provides written summary reports on animal behavior, assessments, and training. 

Coordinates all incoming and/or outgoing rescue movement and ensures animals are transported in as low stress conditions as possible. 

Develop and implement transport and behavior protocols that satisfy both industry best practices and Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) guidelines. 

Manage transportation requests for PIN animals between shelter locations. 

Participates in the PIN Quality of Life Committee and creates/updates all behavior and rescue protocols as needed. 

Recruit, hire and manage behavior staff. 

Manages behavior department supplies, including inventory, ordering and storage. 

Manages Behavior and Rescue department budget. 

Performs other job duties as required.