Animal Behavior Counselor

Department: 

Adoption Center

Division: 

Community Outreach

Location: 

New York, NY

Job Summary:
This position supports the Behavior function by providing behavior assessments and rehabilitation treatments to shelter animals (primarily dogs) in addition to interacting with clients and volunteers regarding behavioral issues.
Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate animals for adoptability and rehabilitation: HLE, ASPCA intake, and intake at other shelters (CACC)
• Help to implement and develop behavioral enrichment and rehabilitation programs for animals in the shelter
• Provide behavioral support for dog adopters through email and phone consults
• Train staff, volunteers, and the public about animal behavior (dog walking, cat handling, socialization, body language, treadmill training, etc.)
• Assist in developing written materials for the Behavior Department (protocols, information sheets, data sheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.)
• Offer pre and post-adoption consultations with regard to behavior and training
• Assist with feline evaluations and rehabilitation work
• Lead weekly obedience classes for adopters
• Assist Intake Department with finding appropriate foster and fospice homes or medically or behaviorally challenged dogs
• Assist the Behavior Team in identifying and working with breed specific rescue groups
• Organize and develop rules for maintaining Behavior training and evaluation rooms
• Participate in euthanasia decisions for behaviorally compromised dogs

Education:

• BS or BA required or comparable work experience

Experience:

• Experience handling cats preferred
• 2 -3 years dog obedience training preferred

Skills Requirements:

• Ability to train dogs
• Ability to instruct people
• Communication skills with people, enjoy working with people
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Good team player

Training Requirements:

• CCPDT certified

We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability. This position welcomes a candidate with a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail!!
Our generous benefit package includes the following for full-time employees and (if qualified, we offer domestic partner coverage!) Medical, Dental, STD, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Transit checks, Tuition Assistance Program, Training Seminars, EAP, 50% hospital discount, Paid Time Off.

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Stage 2 mois en analyse du comportement

Nous recherchons un/une stagiaire pour une période de 2 mois. L’objectif du stage est d’examiner l’existence de personnalité chez un amphibien, et ses relations avec les signaux sexuels secondaires et l’activité locomotrice. Le/la stagiaire devra analyser finement le comportement d’individus déjà enregistrés en vidéo.
Le/la stagiaire retenu/e (niveau L3, ou stage volontaire hors cursus) devra montrer de l’initiative, de l’autonomie, et de l’endurance à la routine, et le stage lui permettra d’acquérir des compétences dans les domaines de l’analyse du comportement, et de la personnalité.
Les personnes intéressées sont priées de contacter Doris Gomez dgomez@mnhn.fr.

research volunteer assistant: Vocal communication in black howler monkeys in Palenque National Park

Hiring Organization:
Primate Lab, Field Research Station Los Tuxtlas, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

Date Posted:
2013-09-30

Position Description:
Project: Intra and intergroup vocal communication in black howler monkeys in Palenque National Park.

Research assistants will work in tandem with a Master´s and a Ph.D student to track and monitor social behaviors and vocal communication in 2-3 groups of black howler monkeys. Data collecting following specialized protocols is expected. Training will be provided. Resting days will be provided on a regular basis.

Qualifications/Experience:
Interest in animal behavior, bioacoustics, primate vocal communication, primate behavior, primate conservation. Tolerance to heat and humidity and long hours in the rainforest and capacity for team work are important qualifications.

Salary/funding:
NO SALARY PROVIDED.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
ONLY TRAVEL FROM AND TO THE PROJECT´S HOUSE TO PALENQUE NATIONAL PARK WILL BE COVERED. COST OF FOOD NOT PROVIDED. HOUSING PROVIDED IN FULLY EQUIPPED HOUSE ABOUT 3.5KM FROM PALENQUE NATIONAL PARK. THE HOUSE HAS ELECTRICITY, GAS, TELEPHONE AND HIGH SPEED INTERNET.

Term of Appointment:
FEBRUARY TO MAY/JUNE 2014

Application Deadline:
OPEN

Comments:
This is a field project originating at the field research station Los Tuxtlas of the university of Mexico that unfolds in Palenque National Park, home also to the spectacular ancient Mayan city of Palenque.

Contact Information:
Dr. Alejandro Estrada
Field Research Station Los Tuxtlas-UNAM
Mexico

Telephone Number:
+52+916-114-6865

Website:
http://www.primatesmx.com; http://www.ib.unam.mx/tuxtlas/

E-mail Address:
aestrada@primatesmx.com

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator for the Azafady Conservation Programme

Hiring Organization:
Azafady

Date Posted:
2013-09-27

Position Description:
This position offers the applicant a chance to gain experience in fieldwork techniques through working with a highly skilled and knowledgeable team, whilst gaining team management skills within a small and diverse group of volunteers. This position would be ideal for a recent graduate or prospective graduate to gain skills towards a career in Wildlife Conservation.
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy region, Madagascar
Salary: Voluntary position
Period: 6-12 months
Supervisor: Conservation Project Co-ordinator

Background of the Post in the Azafady Conservation Programme
The Azafady Conservation Programme (ACP) accepts motivated international volunteers to assist in conducting research on the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar’s last remaining fragments of littoral forest. Our monitoring programme focuses on the endemic/endangered herpetofauna and lemur populations of Sainte Luce. Current projects include compiling information on species density and distribution and behavioural studies to build up a comprehensive understanding of their life histories and ecology. A botanical monitoring programme is also being carried out to collate species inventories for each forest fragment. The ACP also implements community conservation initiatives such as Environmental Education in the village school, conservation through English lessons, and World Environment Day community festivities.
ONG Azafady is recruiting a motivated and dynamic individual to work as part of our expanding team. The successful applicant will assist in the training, management and supervision of all activities carried out by the International volunteers. This will include the fieldwork carried out in the littoral forest, Environmental Education and English class planning and participation and all campsite activities. They will work very closely with the Research Assistants in coordinating and supervising daily activities of the team.
The candidate will be expected to assist in the training of International volunteers in fieldwork techniques and supervise the collection of scientific data in the field. The candidate must also conduct the day-to-day smooth functioning of the campsite and deal with mental and physical problems affecting the International volunteer team. An important aspect of this role is to be approachable, accommodating and sympathetic to the needs and well being of the International volunteer team, ensuring they are happy and satisfied with the experience they have on ACP. Azafady relies heavily on the International volunteer donations and their assistants in the fieldwork they carry out, therefore it is imperative that volunteer complete the required activities and have a positive experience and go on to promote Azafady’s work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant volunteer coordinator will work closely in collaboration with the Research Assistants and Malagasy staff in the following activities;
• Ensure support and care is provided to maintain the physical and mental welfare of volunteers
• Provide guidance and intervention to ensure all staff and volunteers act in a positive and culturally and environmentally sensitive way
• Conduct orientation talks and activity briefings to ensure volunteers are fully informed about health and safety, security, project work, local culture etc.
• Alongside the Research Assistants hold regular debriefs and feedback sessions with the volunteers and report on pertinent findings
• Manage the contingency fund, including maintenance of records and receipts
• Ensure, through tuition and management, all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety policy and risk assessments
• Regularly collect stories, blogs and photographs from volunteers for use in publicity and social media
• Interact with volunteers in a professional and friendly manner and ensure good communications between the volunteers, Azafady staff and the Community
• Supervise the volunteers in field data collection
• Manage the day-to-day campsite tasks, rotas and daily log
• Assist in the training of volunteers in field techniques
• Assist and monitor the collection of scientific data in the forest
• Assist in the organisation and logistics of field based excursions
• Lead in Environmental Education and English class preparation and activities
• Between schemes, participate in required briefing and debriefing
• Support the ACP Co-ordinator in updating volunteer documentation
• Any other tasks the Director/ Project Coordinator deems necessary within the broad remit of this role

Qualifications/Experience:
• Approachable friendly and empathetic to others needs in varies situations
• Proven communication skills
• Experience in management and supervision of a small team in difficult conditions
• Have proven ability to work independently and under pressure, including problem solving and decision making
• Experience teaching or working with children is desirable
• A good degree of enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• Experience of or a proven strong interest in wildlife Conservation
• A qualification of a related discipline
• Previous experience living or working in a developing country would be an asset
• Able to or willing to learn to safely handle and identify reptiles and amphibians
• A good grasp of Health and Safety/ medical aspects of field based volunteering
• Hold a First aid qualification
• Ability to motivate others in challenging and often difficult times
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic and multicultural team
• Good degree of fitness for working in difficult terrain under tropical conditions
• Ability to spend long periods of time in basic camping conditions

Salary/funding:
Pay and conditions – Food and local transport will be provided whilst in the bush. All other costs will need to be covered by the candidate, including accommodation when in town.

Application Deadline:
11/10/2013

Contact Information:
Lisa Carrier
Madagascar

Telephone Number:
+ 44 (0) 20 8960 6629

Fax Number:
+ 44 (0) 20 8962 0126

Website:
http://www.madagascar.co.uk

E-mail Address:
lisa.carrier@azafady.org

Field assistant, Lomas Barbudal Monkey Project

Hiring Organization:
UCLA

Date Posted:
2013-09-23

Position Description:
The Lomas Barbudal Capuchin Project has been running for 23 years, and (funding permitting) will continue for many years to come. Each year we accept about 6 interns who stay a full year and participate in data collection. The project currently monitors 11 social groups of monkeys. Virtually all monkeys are well habituated, and their genetic relationships are known, as well as social histories dating back several years in most cases. The primary focus of research currently is coalitions, alliances, and male life history strategies. 
Application instructions and a detailed guide to working on the project are on the following website:

http://capuchinfoundation.org/support/internships.html 

Please read the detailed guide to working on the monkey project BEFORE applying or contacting the project, as this will answer virtually all questions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to read the book "Manipulative Monkeys: The Capuchins of Lomas Barbudal," which is a popular science book documenting not only the first 15 years of scientific research, but the life style of researchers working at this site.

Qualifications/Experience:
There are no absolute criteria, and we try to hire people with a blend of different talents. But some traits that help are good grades (>3.3 GPA), some prior Spanish training, and prior experience studying animal behavior and working in the field. Skills in auto mechanics, construction (for house repairs), computer maintenance and website design would be nice additional perks. The most important trait in a field assistant is strong work ethic and the ability to make a firm commitment for a year. Please do not apply if you are the sort of person who signs contracts and then backs out, as such behavior is highly damaging to the project (as well as to your own reputation). It is also highly desirable for applicants to have done some reading in primatology (not just websites, but journal articles and books, including some from this project) before applying.

Salary/funding:
None. However, one or two field manager positions (which pay a real salary in addition to room and board) will open in around the start of 2013, and these positions will almost certainly be chosen from this year’s group of interns. Until we hear back about several pending grants, we will not know what level of funding we provide. See below.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Minimally, we can guarantee free housing and some contribution towards food costs. Interns must feed themselves when away on vacation and visa trips. Currently interns are expected to pay ~$120-$150/month of their food costs, and the rest of the costs are covered by the project; however, these estimates change over time as grant support changes, so the applicant should inquire about current conditions. If pending grants are funded, then interns will have their food costs covered entirely by the project. Assistants must buy their own medical insurance and plane tickets to the site.
A field site manager will be selected from among the interns, and that person will earn a salary. Please, when you apply, specify the minimum among of financial support you would need in order to be a viable applicant, and state dates of your availability.

Term of Appointment:
Minimum one year. Start dates are flexible, but we need people to start immediately (November 2013 and every couple of months thereafter.)

Application Deadline:
Rolling deadlines: Try to apply at least 3 months before desired start date if possible. We will be hiring 3 more people between the months of November 2013 and July 2014, and would prefer people who can start sooner rather than later.

Comments:
These internships are excellent preparation for graduate school. Interns who finish their terms have always received admission to high quality graduate programs (>50 of our past interns have gone to graduate school).

Contact Information:
Susan Perry
Dept. of Anthropology, Box 951553, UCLA
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1553
USA

Telephone Number:
310-267-4338

Fax Number:
310-206-7833

Website:
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/anthro/faculty/sperry

E-mail Address:
sperry@anthro.ucla.edu

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