Job Description
Job Location: Reno Campus - Reno, NV 89502
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Travel varies based on position
Job Category: Animal CareCare for pets. Find them homes. Save lives. That’s the mission at Nevada Humane Society.
We’re a high-save organization helping nearly 34,000 animals in our community each year and caring for approximately 10,000 across both of our campuses. through sheltering, adoptions and community-centered programs and services that help find pets loving homes and keep them there. We are seeking a Behavior and Transfer Coordinator to join our team at our Reno Campus. In this role, you’ll provide daily care, support positive outcomes, and help match pets with the families who will love them for life.
At NHS, lifesaving work is powered by dedicated professionals. We support our team with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and a workplace rooted in compassion, teamwork, and purpose.
POSITION OVERVIEW
behavior & transfer coordinator
-
- -
- - - Department:
- -
- -
- - - Behavior
- -
- -
- - - Reports To:
- -
- -
- - - Behavior & Transfer Team Manager
- -
-
-
- -
- - - Supervises:
- -
- -
- - - None
- -
-
-
- -
- - - FLSA/Work Hours Status:
- -
- -
- - - Full-Time 40+ hours per week
- -
- -
- - - DOL Status:
- -
- -
- - - Non-Exempt
- -
-
-
- -
- - - Base Pay Range:
- -
- -
- - - Base pay range is calculated by position title, and experience. It is determined within the departmental budget. Changes to the range are approved by the CEO.
- -
-
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Our Behavior and Transfer Coordinator plays an important role in advancing Nevada Humane Society’s mission
As a Behavior and Transfer Coordinator, you contribute to Nevada Humane Society’s (NHS) mission by leading behavior assessments and targeted behavior modification efforts that increase adoptability, coordinating safe and strategic transfers to appropriate placements, and compassionately performing euthanasia’s when necessary to prevent suffering and uphold animal welfare standards. Through training, enrichment, and education of staff and volunteers, your work reduces stress and length of stay, promotes consistent and humane handling practices, and supports safe placement outcomes—reflecting NHS’s commitment to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives.
QualificationsPosition-Specific Responsibilities
1. Review daily list of animals available for transfer from transfer partner Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and collaborate with relevant NHS departments to assess capacity and suitability for transfer approval.
2. Conduct hands-on behavioral evaluations of animals originating from WRCAS to inform transfer decisions, placement planning, including assessment of fear, anxiety, stress (FAS) levels, behavioral risk factors, available history and other authorized indicators used to determine transfer suitability.
3. Implement behavior assessment and modification strategies by collaborating with the Behavior and Transfer Manager to develop and carry out enrichment, exercise, training, and behavior support plans that reduce stress, improve adoptability, and support positive placement outcomes, including adoption, foster care, and transfer.
4. Collaborate with intake, animal care, and placement teams to conduct behavioral assessments, coordinate transfer placements to rescue network partners, and assist with the safe and appropriate movement of animals into, within, and out of the organization in alignment with modern animal welfare standards and population management needs
5. Monitor animal behavioral health and welfare by identifying animals in need of additional intervention, veterinary evaluation, or humane outcome consideration, and coordinating care plans with veterinary, operations, and leadership teams .
6. Perform or assist with humane euthanasia as assigned, ensuring procedures are carried out compassionately to prevent suffering and uphold animal welfare standards, in accordance with organizational policy, professional best practices, and applicable legal requirements
7. Provide training and instruction to staff and volunteers on animal behavior, low-stress handling, enrichment, and training techniques to ensure consistent, humane, and safe care practices across the organization.
8. Mentor and support volunteers through hands-on demonstration of proper handling techniques, clear communication of behavior and enrichment plans, and identification of animals needing additional behavioral support.
9. Handle animals safely and humanely by applying approved restraint methods, Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques, and accurate interpretation of animal body language to reduce fear, prevent injury, and minimize risk to animals, staff, volunteers, and the public.
10. Support adoption and placement efforts by assisting with adopter interactions, counseling, and dog-to-dog introductions for animals with behavioral considerations, ensuring informed, responsible, and safe placement decisions.
11. Transport animals between campuses as needed to support transfers, behavior plans, medical care, and population flow, in accordance with established safety, welfare, and biosecurity procedures
12. Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to behavior assessments, enrichment plans, transfers, euthanasia decisions, and outcomes to support continuity of care, compliance, and performance evaluation.
13. Perform additional behavior transfer, and animal welfare-related duties as assigned to support operational needs and the organization’s mission.
BENEFITS & PERKS
In Nevada
Nevada employers often provide competitive benefits, but NHS stands out with:
- Employer-paid medical & vision premium option (Full-Time Employees)
- Pet-centric benefits not typical in most benefit packages
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on day one rather than waiting periods.
- This puts NHS at or above local and national trends for comprehensive total compensation and unique personal perks
Full-Time Employees Are Eligible For:
• Nine paid holidays • 90% employer-paid buy-up options and low-cost dental plans
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
All Employees are eligible for:
• Low-cost supplemental plans including Life Insurance, Accident, and Short-Term Disability
• Pet-focused perks such as free vaccines, spay/neuter, and end-of-life services for employee-owned pets
• Free and reduced-cost pet adoptions
• Up to 50% off major brand and prescription pet food delivered directly to the shelter
WHY NORTHERN NEVADA?
Northern Nevada offers an exceptional blend of career opportunity, quality of life, and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal place for professionals who value meaningful work and true work–life balance. Anchored by Reno and Carson City, the region continues to attract people who want to make an impact while enjoying everything life outside of work has to offer.
A Community That Works — and Plays
Northern Nevada is home to:
• Approximately 300 days of sunshine each year
• Easy access to Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, and the Sierra Nevada mountains
• World-class skiing, hiking, biking, paddling, and year-round recreation just minutes away
Here, it’s possible to start your morning on a trail, spend your day doing meaningful work, and unwind by the river or in the mountains after hours.
With no state income tax, abundant sunshine, a diverse economy, and unmatched access to outdoor recreation, Northern Nevada is an ideal home for animal welfare professionals seeking both purpose and balance.
Nevada Humane Society seeks individuals committed to evidence-based behavior assessment, responsible transfer decisions, and humane, ethical outcomes for animals in our care. This role requires sound judgment, emotional resilience, and collaboration to support safe placements, behavioral wellbeing, and compassionate end-of-life decisions when necessary. Applicants should share a commitment to modern animal welfare practices, safety, and professional accountability.
