WHO WE ARE

The ASPCA’s Learning Lab, a professional education and partnership program, focuses on elevating the behavioral health of shelter animals nationwide through in-person retreats and workshops, online education, and by facilitating an active Community of animal welfare partners. The Learning Lab is embedded with multiple ASPCA sheltering facilities and collaborates with experts across the ASPCA and from the Learning Lab Community to develop and deliver educational content.

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE EDUCATION: DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY

• Collaborate with the Vice President of the Learning Lab and the Senior Director, Shelter Behavior Education Programs to define overall learning objectives and scope of Learning Lab educational programs to deliver behavioral healthcare-focused content that meets the ASPCA’s goals and the current and future needs of the animal welfare community
• Collaborate with the Learning Lab Team and subject matter experts to design and develop educational experiences and content, incorporating adult learning principles and didactic best practices
• Lead and facilitate in-person and virtual educational experiences by presenting information, leading discussions, guiding educational activities, and guiding warm-ups and wrap-ups
• Ensure a welcoming, safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for everyone
• Conduct participant surveys of participants, and assist with the collection and monitoring program data to assess impact and discover ideas for improvements or additions to the program
• Incorporate learner, observer, and subject matter expert feedback into existing learning experiences to continually improve and update content and delivery
• Manage educational experience preparations and logistics in collaboration with the Administrative Coordinator
• With direction from the Director of Multimedia Learning and Consultation, assist with development and delivery of virtual learning experiences, including serving as a subject matter expert consultant for participating organizations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thrives on building and sustaining positive and productive relationships in person and remotely
• Communicates in a manner that “meets people where they are at” when engaging with people with varied abilities, work styles, learning styles, value systems, and experiences
• Demonstrated skills in facilitating respectful and productive discussions, including conversations on sensitive topics
• Strong active listening skills and attention to details in the information conveyed
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, & electronic communication skills
• Ability to comprehend and distill large concepts and multiple information sources into manageable concepts and actionable objectives
• Proactively identifies opportunities and hurdles and takes the initiative to find solutions or bring them to the team for action
• Eager to learn and apply new information, ideas, techniques, and technology to keep one’s own work and that of the program fresh and innovative
• Must be self-motivated, extremely organized, and able to prioritize effectively, while recognizing when to ask for help
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Ability to stay calm and display care and concern for the well-being of others, self, and animals during stressful situations
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with team collaboration platforms (e.g, Microsoft Teams) and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)
• Familiarity with AirTable is a plus
• Must be able to work in a stationary position for 8+ hours per day and to work for 2+ hours at a time standing or moving about an animal shelter facility to meet the physical requirements of this position
• Ability to work in a facility where humane euthanasia of behaviorally compromised animals may be performed on a regular basis
• Candidates must provide a valid driver’s license upon hire and pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating a safe driving history.

QUALIFICATIONS:

See above for qualifications details.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma

OUR EEO POLICY:

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

ABOUT US:

The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.
The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.
The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.
At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.

• Zone 1: $106,000 - $112,000 annually
• Zone 2: $117,000 - $123,000 annually
• Zone 3: $129,000 - $136,000 annuall