Job description

Your administrative skills will help our dogs in transition.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we raise and train puppies to become guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired. We’re seeking a self-starter with excellent customer service and administrative skills to help us with our dogs who are changing careers, retiring, or relocating. As a Puppy Raising Program Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of communication, transportation, and coordination for these special dogs who are in transition and the people who care for them.

What you’ll love:

• Contributing to a mission that makes every day fulfilling
• Helping dogs who give so much find the right home
• Playing a wide-ranging role that taps into many skillsets and offers plenty of variety
• Being part of our friendly and talented Puppy Raising team
• Working on our beautiful campus in San Rafael, California
• The option to bring your own dog to work!

What you’ll do:

• Handle communication, placement information, paperwork, and files for career change dogs and retired guide dogs
• Coordinate the Veterinary Financial Assistance (VFA) Program for puppy raising dogs
• Coordinate the transfer of puppies and the addition of co-raisers, including communication, paperwork, data entry, and supplies
• Keep our database current and assist with the puppy naming process, applications, inventory requests, filing, and other needs
• Provide administrative support including clerical duties, phone calls, internet and email inbox inquiries, and mail correspondence
• Cross-train with other administrative staff to cover for vacation or other absences
• Represent the department on committees and assist with special projects, events, and other duties

The qualifications you’ll need:

• Administrative experience requiring collaboration, teamwork, and initiative
• Excellent verbal, written and customer service skills
• A sense of enthusiasm, focus, creativity, humor, and a positive outlook
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects on a deadline with strong organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Salesforce or other database application experience preferred
• Ability to safely handle a variety of large breed dogs, weighing up to 90 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured at regular risk rates to transport dogs and/or people
• Ability to work occasional weekend days for events, with some travel throughout the year

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
$26.00-$32.00/hour

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Rafael, CA 94903: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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