What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breeding Program Coordinator position at Guide Dogs for the Blind?
Bring your administrative and customer service skills to our breeding program.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we raise and train puppies to become guide dogs for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. We are seeking a self-starter with excellent customer service and administrative skills to join us as a Breeding Program Coordinator at our San Rafael, CA campus. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of communication and coordination for Breeding department staff, on-campus volunteers, and volunteer Breeder Custodians, including constituent relationship building, education, community outreach, and special events.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in the development and execution of program plans, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational goals and objectives
- Provide administrative support to Breeding Department staff and other areas as assigned, including reviewing mail and ordering office supplies and dog equipment
- Run and prepare reports and database queries and perform data entry
- Prepare and maintain necessary files or documentation of financial records, correspondence, special projects, and budgets
- Facilitate communication and program coordination within and between the Breeding, Puppy Raising, Canine Welfare Neonatal, and Veterinary departments
- Act as primary contact for the public, volunteers, and other staff interfacing with the Breeding Department, including walk-ins, phone calls, email, internet inquiries, and mail correspondence
- Fill volunteer vacancies and provide orientation, training, scheduling, and supervision of volunteers in support of Breeding department staff
- Develop and effectively communicate outreach for custodial constituents, including operational communications, litter notifications, social media content, graduation notices, educational material, sympathy cards, and coordinating special events
- Represent department on selected committees as needed and assist with special department projects, events, and other duties
What you’ll love:
- Contributing to a mission that makes every day impactful
- Playing a wide-ranging role that taps into many skillsets and offers plenty of variety
- Collaborating with an outstanding team as well as industry partners
- Working on our beautiful campus in San Rafael, California
- The option to bring your own dog to work!
The qualifications you’ll need:
- 3 years’ administrative, project management, and planning experience, as well as excellent communication and listening skills
- Experience building relationships with staff, volunteers, and the public
- A sense of enthusiasm, focus, creativity, humor, and a positive outlook
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Salesforce required
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 our Human Resources department.
Pay Range: $29 - $35/hour
This is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt role based on campus
Salary : $29 - $35
