Part Time, Certified Dog Trainer; Salem

Position: Part Time, Certified Dog Trainer (Salem)

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About The Oregon Humane Society

Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, OHS is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs.

Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating a More Humane Society.

The Team

The Training & Behavior team provides public training classes for canines and felines, focusing on the needs of the animals in our community. Through their work we enhance the bond between owner and pet. The T&B department also offers a behavior help line that provides free consultive services to address behavioral issues that may be faced in the home. Additionally the T&B team provides training, education and programs to staff and volunteers on subjects such as body language, tools of the trade, enrichment, handling etc.

The

Position

Primary responsibilities include the implementation and teaching of group training classes, private trainings and workshops with emphasis on positive‑based, force‑free training. Must be able to work with a diverse array of clients to develop realistic training and behavior goals and deliver exceptional customer service. Response to inquiries from the public and clients should be timely, helpful and professional.

Eligible Benefits

• Paid Time Off + Sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development Opportunities
• One free OHS adoption / year
• Perks & Discounts

Essential Responsibilities Personal Leadership

• Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
• Maintains high ethical standards, treating all people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and development needs; builds a culture of feedback and learning.

Learning

• Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team to review progress and course correct if necessary.
• Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate key inputs and metrics.
• Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if we are meeting key milestones.

Influence & Representation

• Communicates effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups.
• Liaises with donors and internal stakeholders to build professional relationships.
• Leverages best practices externally and grows OHS’ reputation in the animal welfare space.

Primary Responsibilities

• Present training curriculum in a happy, enthusiastic, engaging, and informative manner.
• Assist clients in establishing realistic training and behavior goals and address non‑compliance professionally.
• Manage people, dogs and the environment for everyone’s safety.
• Monitor class scheduling and client registration activity.
• Educate clients on canine body language, learning theory, and humane training methods.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends in animal behavior and learning theory.
• Maintain confidential, accurate and complete records of clients, their animals and training services.
• Provide training, support and encouragement to volunteers, staff and students.
• Develop and update training materials, creating handouts, videos or online resources.

Qualifications Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer with ongoing professional certification.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years’ experience as an instructor in public dog training classes and conducting private training sessions.
• Experience with behavior challenges such as fear or reactivity, using humane, evidence‑based techniques.
• Strong commitment to force‑free, science‑based training methods and ability to educate clients on humane training approaches.
• Open to new and improved methods of animal behavior training.
• Excellent animal handling skills and knowledge of…