Enrichment Specialist

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work we are doing, we are in need of an Enrichment Specialist to join our amazing team! Roles and Responsibilities

The Enrichment Specialist is responsible for organizing and completing the general day-to-day enrichment activities and assists the Kennel Manager with ensuring the kennel enrichment activities are implemented and followed.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Create and implement monthly enrichment calendars for canines on campus
• Coordinate and execute approved, daily enrichment activities, in alignment with Enrichment Trainer Checklists, throughout the kennel being inclusive of all K9 Caretakers
• Collaborate with K9 Trainers and Procurement team to ensure Enrichment Trainer Checklists are current with any necessary changes to care and behavior of the canines
• Ensure Enrichment logs are complete and activity recap is sent daily
• Complete weekly review and filing of Enrichment Trainer Checklists and Enrichment logs
• Track inventory of all enrichment items and report needs to the Kennel Manager
• Prepare new enrichment items and clean and store used enrichment items
• Organize and coordinate weekend playgroups utilizing K9 Trainer approved play group lists
• Monitor medical and behavioral condition of dogs, notate on the kennel cards and notify the appropriate member of the kennel leadership team
• When required, perform all duties of K9 Caretaker which includes cleaning, feeding, bathing and animal handling in accordance with K9s For Warriors policies and procedures
• Ability to work with dogs on unknown or outdated vaccination history
• Follow and adhere to all PPE policies
• Work collaboratively, and with a positive attitude, with all K9s For Warriors departments for the care, benefit, promotion, and ultimate wellbeing of canines in our care.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and handle oneself in a professional manner at all times
  
  

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or management
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• H.S. diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of animal experience required
• 1 year of kennel experience preferred
• Must have basic computer literacy skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize items in order of importance
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Valid driver’s license and meet policy requirements for company auto insurance
• Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with a diverse team
  
  

Physical Demands

Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort including, stooping, crouching, twisting, turning, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds individually. Exposure to unpleasant odors or sounds. Exposure to chemicals, loud noises, and inclement weather.