Animal Behavior Coordinator – Make a Real Impact for Animals! (Evans, CO)
Full-Time – Hourly, Non-Exempt | Hands-On | Purpose-Driven

Are you passionate about improving the lives of animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, turtles, and more!) and helping them thrive while in shelter care? Are you calm under pressure, confident with animal handling, and ready to make critical decisions that shape their futures? If so, this might be your perfect role.

We’re looking for an Animal Behavior Coordinator to join our dedicated team in Evans, CO. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to use your knowledge of animal behavior, enrichment, and handling to positively impact the well-being of animals every single day.

Expected hiring rate is $21.50 per hour. Closes August 30th, 2025, or when filled.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Evaluate animals for adoption, foster, transfer, medical care, or euthanasia
• Recommend outcomes and enrichment plans for shelter animals
• Provide animal handling and behavior training to staff and volunteers
• Help maintain a positive, enriched environment for all animals in our care
• Support public behavior education and consultations
• Learns and performs euthanasia and serves as a member of the euthanasia team

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ year of hands-on experience working with animals (shelter or animal welfare environment preferred)
• 21 years of age or older
• Associate degree or higher in animal science, biology, veterinary tech, or a related field OR equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of animal body language, enrichment strategies, and humane handling
• Calm, compassionate, and decisive under pressure
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Ready to be the voice for animals who can’t speak for themselves?

Apply now and help us create better outcomes—and brighter futures—for animals in need.

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

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.