San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Community Animal Trainer for our Oceanside Campus!

How you’ll impact our mission:

At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. The Community Animal Trainer acts as the subject matter expert on all things related to our public training program and is responsible for instructing general content and workshop-style pet training classes to adopters and the public. The Trainer works to encourage SDHS adopter engagement and enhance the bond between pets and their owners while allowing pet owners to safely and humanely control their pet’s behavior. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.

What’s in it for you?

At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As an employee you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
• Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
• …and so much more!

What you’ll do:

• Instruct general content and workshop-style community training classes on a weekly basis - classes may be held in person or live online
• Respond to various customer inquiries received through the department voicemail and email boxes regarding but not limited to classes, registration, refunds, behavior concerns, and post-adoption consultations.
• Assist in creating various resources such as informative materials on preventing and managing problem behaviors in the home, public classes, demo videos, how-to training videos, web content and social media content.
• Work collaboratively with all behavior volunteers including but not limited to behavior helpline volunteers and class assistants.
• Work collaboratively with all contract trainers for community classes - attend team meetings, engagement via email phone or zoom as needed.
• Conduct pre- and post-adoption consultations as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, or completion of sufficient coursework to successfully perform the required duties of the position; AA or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year paid experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter or similar environment. At least one (1) year of professional dog or pet training experience highly preferred.
• Experience in the use of positive reinforcement methods, including appropriate use of humane training products is required. CPDT certification or equivalent highly preferred (CPDT-KA, KPA, IAABC, Nose Works certification, Dog Trainer Academy, ABC, etc.).
• Bilingual skills a plus, bilingual-Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Location: Based at our Oceanside Campus, with the occasion of off-site special events. Travel to other campuses and areas within the community is required. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position has the potential for some pre-approved work from home related activities.

Pay: Starting range is between $18.00 – $20.25 per hour. The hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.