Let your community connections guide you here.

If your people skills are as good as your puppy skills, then consider joining the team at Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) as a Puppy Raising Field Manager (PFM). Based at our Boring, OR Campus, you will be responsible for the training of new puppy raising volunteers including volunteer leaders, coordinating puppy care on campus, and supporting the PFM team overall to teach and apply the canine training and socialization skills needed to raise healthy, happy GDB puppies.

It’s rewarding, hands-on work, supporting our hybrid, satellite and traditional puppy raising clubs, as you ensure our volunteers have what they need to successfully raise GDB puppies.

We’ll also rely on you to identify, recruit, and train potential new puppy raising volunteers, as well as assist with fundraising, marketing, outreach, and public relations initiatives and events. This role is based on our Boring, OR campus, with a hybrid/flexible schedule to accommodate the variety of puppy raising roles you will support.

The qualifications you’ll need:

• 2 years of experience in assessing dogs’ health, temperaments, and behaviors, as well as conducting dog training, behavior modification, and placement
• Knowledge of canine behavior management, with the ability to assess and evaluate raisers to give them appropriate guidance
• 2 years of supervisory experience or experience leading classes and instructing others is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to recruit volunteers and identify potential programs and resources within their community
• Valid driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates
• Canine behavior certification preferred (IAABC, ACAB, CCPDT, UW-AAB or KPA)

What sets us apart?

• Every day is different and offers deep meaning as you have direct impact on how we take care of the dogs and people who participate in our programs.
• We are forward-thinking, open to change, and willing to try new things, so your ideas are always welcome.
• We are a tight-knit group, and you will enjoy working with people who are passionate and invested in your success.
• We are professional, focused, and positive, and you’ll build a network that offers support and collaboration to help you reach your goals.
• With the a hybrid/flexible schedule, you will enjoy flexibility as you plan and balance your work and travel with your life.
• Our generous benefits package includes medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Guide Dogs for the Blind At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently – to live the life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school in North America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teams from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Join our team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for our mission.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contact Human Resources.

Pay Range:

$73,000 - $89,000

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Boring, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person