Overview
Canine Enrichment Coordinator Jobs in Chatsworth, CA at Dogs Playing for Life
Position Summary
The Canine Enrichment Coordinator will work in collaboration with staff and volunteers at Los Angeles Animal Services to maintain individualized enrichment and training protocols commensurate with the philosophy of DPFL Programming and overall mission of
enhanced quality of life for maximum life-saving. This position attends to the emotional and
behavioral well-being of the entire shelter canine population.
This position is based out of the West Valley Animal Shelter location of Los Angeles Animal Services. Flexibility to also report to the East Valley Animal Shelter is required. Flexibility to report to other shelter locations preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Ensures rotation of all qualifying dogs through daily PG.
● Responsible for ensuring sufficient daily exercise and time outside of their enclosure for all
sheltered dogs while helping to coordinate assistance from staff and volunteers.
● Communicates promptly and effectively with other shelter staff in order to assure
consistency of dog handling based on changing needs and to provide updates on individual
behavior concerns.
● Assists in maintaining adequate signage and documentation (on kennels, around the
building, and within electronic records) for the entire canine population.
● Works with shelter staff to implement enrichment and training protocols for individual dogs
(on-site and off-site).
● Develops and maintains a check-point system to assess behavioral well-being of the canine
population.
● Assists, as requested, in training volunteers to handle the dogs consistently and safely.
● Maintains kennel environment by relocating dogs when behaviorally advantageous,
designating daily kennel enrichment and providing for necessary kennel communication to
guide staff and volunteers in ideal care for each dog.
● Communicates with Adoption Staff about dog behavior updates and adoption promotion
opportunities unique to individual dogs.
● Provides adoption counseling to potential adopters for dogs specified as needing special
adoption recommendations and/or support.
● Conducts dog-dog interactions with potential adopters, when requested.
● Teach/train designated kennel staff proper handling techniques in accordance with DPFL
Programming.
● Ensures canine enrichment areas (playgroup yards) are properly cleaned and maintained.
● Supports organization in the development and implementation of any new protocols or
programs designed to enhance the quality of life for the entire canine population.
● Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Proven knowledge of the guidelines and practices in an animal welfare/shelter
environment.
● Knowledge of local animal control laws and state humane laws and their application to
the general public and the relationship to adoption.
● Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking, and customer service skills.
● Ability to use a PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word
processing (MS Word), Chameleon shelter software; ability to learn new
software as necessary.
● Ability to meet deadlines; ability to set and accomplish work in order of priority;
professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing
conditions.
● Able to work a flexible schedule with regular weekend and evening activities.
● Must hold a valid driver’s license and have an insurable driving record.
Working Conditions:
● Office and animal shelter environment.
● Potential exposure to high noise levels, behaviorally challenged and potentially
aggressive animals and zoonotic diseases.
● Exposure to all weather conditions.
● Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
● Frequent use of computer and telephone.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Work Days:
Every weekend
Work Location: In person
Title: Canine Enrichment Coordinator
Company: Dogs Playing for Life
Location: Chatsworth, CA
