Puppy Raising Field Manager
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). This position is based remotely from the Tacoma, WA area and covers a regional territory that includes Tacoma and the surrounding areas, as well as clubs in Texas. In this role you will teach and apply the canine training and socialization skills needed to raise healthy, happy GDB puppies. It’s rewarding, hands-on work in the field, as you supervise and support a territory of puppy raising volunteers and approximately 75 dogs, evaluate their progress, and ensure that proper training is taking place.
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 is a flexible, full-time position where you can work remotely from your home (based in the Tacoma, WA area), and travel within your territory depending on the needs. You will make your own schedule to best accommodate supporting volunteers in your territory, which will require travel within your territory, as well as further afield from time to time to support the team.
The qualifications you’ll need:
2+ years of professional experience conducting dog training, behavior modification and placement, as well as assessing dogs’ health, temperaments, and behaviors
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, 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 opportunity to work out of your home, 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.
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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:
$75K - $90K