Puppy Development Coordinator

Leader Dogs for the Blind, an international organization based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has been empowering individuals who are blind or low vision for over 85 years. We provide comprehensive guide dog services and orientation and mobility training, equipping individuals with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. Our life-changing work is provided free of charge, and we are 100% philanthropically funded. Our mission is driven by 191 dedicated team members and more than 1,000 volunteers who advocate alongside our clients to create a more equitable world.Why work at Leader Dogs for the Blind?Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employmentEmployer paid life insuranceEmployer paid disability insurance401k with employer matchFlexible spending accountPaid time off front loaded on first day of employmentAnnual merit-based pay increasesDog friendly officeSUMMARYThe 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 ResponsibilitiesEstablishes and manages ongoing relationships with all forms of community-based raiser groups.Determines appropriate placement for puppies according to established organizational guidelinesTravels 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 experienceEnsures that puppy raisers meet established guidelines with individual support and education.Oversees the development and training of volunteer puppy counselors to effectively support puppy raisersFacilitates 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 puppiesCoordinates scheduling of puppy pick up and returnsUses puppy counselor questionnaires and assessments to prepare data for review and recommend changes based on resultsProvides philanthropic support and coordination with appropriate departments to assist with public relations as it relates to the puppy programResponsible for ensuring meaningful volunteer experiences within puppy development departmentPerforms other duties as assigned