Puppy Development Coordinator

Leader Dogs for the Blind, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has been making people unstoppable for 86 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?

• Fully remote eligible position
• 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 is responsible for supporting Leader Dog puppy raising programs and enhancing the puppy raising experience through community-based initiatives and education.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages ongoing relationships with all forms of community-based raiser groups.
• Determines appropriate placement for puppies according to established organizational guidelines
• Travels to community-based programs, distant, and local puppy raiser groups.
• Consult, support, and strive to provide a positive experience for individual puppy raiser groups, including campus, prison, local and distant raisers.
• Proactively address puppy raiser concerns throughout their volunteer experience
• Ensures that puppy raisers meet established guidelines with individual support and education.
• Oversees the development and training of volunteer puppy counselors to effectively support puppy raisers
• Facilitates training programs for puppy raisers in all raiser environment settings.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data driven program evaluation.
• Coordinates with business liaisons to maintain and distribute supplies needed for puppies
• Coordinates scheduling of puppy pick up and returns
• 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