Behavior Manager | Make a Pawsitive Impact in Loveland, CO
Salary: $60,000–$65,000 | Full-Time | Exempt | Multi-Campus Role

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 Weld County.

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.
• Data & Strategy: Develop department goals and budgets, oversee census management, and produce monthly reporting and analysis to support organizational growth.
• 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.
• Cross-Campus Impact: Travel between locations to ensure program consistency and direct support at all facilities (Loveland, Greeley, Evans and partner sites).

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.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to humane, ethical care.
• Bonus if you have:
  Shelter experience, Chameleon software knowledge, euthanasia experience, or are bilingual in Spanish.

Employee Benefits:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Accident Insurance – Available for full-time employees. Medical insurance premiums are supplemented by NOCO Humane.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) – Free and confidential support for mental health and well-being. Available for employees and members of their household.
• 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 – Employer contributions to help you save for retirement. (3% match)
• PSLF Qualified Employer – Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  Service Recognition Program – Includes cash bonuses and additional PTO for long-term employees.

Time Off & Paid Leave:

• PTO Accrual – Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and personal use.
• Paid Holidays – Paid time off during select holidays (for full-time employees).

Pet Care & Discounts:

• Free Pet Adoption After One Year of Service – Adopt a shelter pet at no cost (not including applicable licensing fees).
• Free Heartworm, Flea/Tick Treatment, and Vaccines – For your personal dogs and cats.
• Retail Store Discounts – Savings on pet products and more at our shelter store and local pet stores.
• Discounted Pet Food Through Hill’s Pro-Staff Feeding Program – Access discounted food and treats for your personal dogs and cats.
• Discounts on Pet Insurance

Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference every day?
Apply today and help us build a better world for animals and people!

NOCO Humane 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. 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.