Leader Dogs for the Blind, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has been making people unstoppable for 80 years, empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. To learn more about our mission and campus follow the link to our website here.

Why work at Leader Dogs for the Blind?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off front loaded on first day of employment
• Annual merit pay increases
• Workout room access
• Dog friendly office

SUMMARY

The Puppy Development Coordinator for Distant & Campus Raisers is responsible for supporting Leader Dog puppy raising programs and enhancing the puppy raising experience through community-based initiatives and education. Manages raiser groups in the Independent, Distant, and Campus puppy raiser groups. Provides exceptional support and guidance for volunteers through education and training. Strives to give volunteers a positive fulfilling experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and manages ongoing relationships with all forms of community-based raiser groups for distant and campus raisers.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing relationships with all distant, independent, and campus puppy raisers.
• Travel to universities and distant puppy raiser groups for support and training.
• Evaluating and growing the Campus Puppy Program.
• Consult, support, and strive to provide a positive experience for individual puppy raiser groups for the distant raisers. Proactively address puppy raiser concerns throughout their volunteer experience
• Ensures that puppy raisers meet established guidelines with individual support and education.
• Performs puppy BCL assessments for IWDR database.
• Facilitates training programs for puppy raisers in campus, distant, independent, and university settings
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data driven program evaluation.
• Coordinates with business liaisons to maintain and distribute supplies needed for puppies
• Uses puppy counselor questionnaires and assessments to prepare data for review and recommend changes based on results
• Provides philanthropic support and coordination with appropriate departments to assist with public relations as it relates to the puppy program
• Responsible for ensuring meaningful volunteer experiences within puppy development department
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Dog/puppy training experience required. Previous experience as a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Possesses a valid driver’s license without restrictions and the ability to travel frequently
• Possesses excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• May be required to be on campus when deemed necessary at the direction of management
• Proficiency in latest version of Microsoft Office products
• Possesses sound business judgment, exercise professional conduct, understand and follow business ethics and standards, and maintain a high level of confidentiality in all duties
• Comfortable working within and around correctional facilities, universities and other community-based venues
• Comfortable working with and around puppies and large dogs
• Must be willing to perform general public relations duties on behalf of Leader Dog (perform tours, answer general questions, be a professional and courteous representative of Leader Dog, etc.)
• Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions with employees that promote positive teamwork, as well as with volunteers, donors, clients and all constituents of Leader Dog. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel and reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, telephone and email. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Leader Dogs for the Blind reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position title as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Leader Dogs for the Blind is an at-will employer. This means that the employment relationship may be ended at any time without notice by the employer or employee for any reason. Neither this document, nor any manual issued by Leader Dogs for the Blind, is a contract of employment