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Regional Puppy Instructor

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

55 - 96K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

North Carolina (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

College degree preferred in Animal Behavior, Psychology, or Education/Teaching., Minimum two years of teaching experience in a group setting., Strong understanding of puppy training and behavior modification., Excellent communication and relationship-building skills..

Key responsabilities:

Prepare assigned dogs for guide dog training.
Provide support and guidance to puppy raisers and Volunteers.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

Description

At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. We are dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs.

At our facilities we breed, raise, and train exceptional dogs. Then we connect them to people who are seeking increased freedom and independence, so that together, they can experience all kinds of life adventures. As a Regional Puppy Instructor, you will play a key part in making that happen!

Working with our dogs will inspire you! As one of our Regional Puppy Instructors, you will love supporting our mission as you help prepare our pups for guide dog training, so that they can go on to facilitate independence for those that blind or visually impaired. In this role, you will prepare assigned dogs to a state of readiness to be matched with a person who is in Guiding Eyes' guide dog instruction program.

As a Regional Puppy Instructor, you will provide direct support and guidance for puppy raising activities undertaken by youth and adult Volunteers, and actively recruit Volunteers to assist Guiding Eyes with raising guide dog puppies. You will work directly with Volunteers to plan and evaluate the progress of pups on program as well as provide instructional training to the raisers.

This position is for the North Carolina region which currently has raisers and holds classes in Cary, NC, and surrounding areas. We are looking to expand within a two-hour radius of the Raleigh-Durham area.

The Role

Develop and maintain puppy raising regions according to the goals and needs of the Organization; including maintaining region goal numbers for pups on program
Teach regular group puppy and young adult dog training classes which will require working evenings and weekends
Provide direct supervision and development of volunteer Region Coordinators and raisers
Oversee the application process to ensure quality puppy raising environments
Evaluate puppies and provide follow-up as needed to ensure proper development
Provide written reports for puppies evaluated in the field
Coordinate travel for puppies and young adult dogs
Provide routine behavioral support to regional Volunteers with assistance from the Regional Puppy Managers and other technical advisors
Represent Guiding Eyes at different social events
Maintain supply inventory and budget for assigned region
Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications You Will Need

College degree preferred, ideally with a concentration in Animal Behavior, Psychology, or Education/Teaching
Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in a group setting; ability to instruct in both group and one-on-one settings
Solid understanding of puppy training and socialization; positive dog training techniques and behavior modification
Ability to accurately assess situations and make quick, sound judgements independently
Strong relationship-builder with the ability to find a common purpose, build consensus and strengthen collaboration; excellent people, teaching and team-building skills
Prior experience working in and managing a team environment
Strong, clear and professional communication skills; excellent presentation abilities
Self-driven and disciplined, yet flexible; able to work in a dynamic, fast paced and ever-changing environment
Ability to work independently
Outstanding organizational, logistical, strategic and planning abilities
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce savvy a plus
Physically able to life up to 50 pounds as well as manage large, exuberant adolescent dogs
Able to withstand being on your feet for 1.5 hours at a time in addition to repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling and squatting
Must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating safe driving

Travel Requirements

Willing to fly or drive within the United States
Willing to transport puppies or dogs to various regions or events
Up to one (1) week at a time, several times a year

Salary Range (annually) $55k - $60k

Please include a cover letter along with your resume telling us 'About You' and to share why you're excited about contributing to our mission. As a Guiding Eyes employee, you will enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with vision loss!

While we appreciate your interest and application, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

Competitive and generous healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
403(b)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays

The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V

Must be authorized to work in the United States