Mid-Level Trainer

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Assist our program in training service dogs for military veterans afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury. This position has a minimum six-month probationary period with the potential of a wage increase upon completion of probation. Trainers will conduct training for Veteran/Service Dog Teams in one-on-one and group settings and maintain necessary records. Potential for future promotion.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Summary of essential job functions:
Trainers conduct and observe weekly private training sessions, attend group classes, training clinics, workshops, staff meetings, and other program meetings and training events. Trainers also track Veteran/Service Dog Team progress, file reports and fulfill other Programs Department duties as needed.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Minimum requirements:
-Minimum of 5 years dog training experience using non-aversive, force-free, reward based techniques
-A background check and mental health screening (upon offer of employment)

How to Apply: 

Please send resume AND letter of interest stating that you are applying for the Mid-Level Trainer position and why to the Paws and Stripes office by July 14, 2017 to apply. Cover letters and resumes must be received no later than 5pm on July 14, 2017 to be considered. Please no phone calls.

Contact Information
Name: 
Stephanie Barger
Agency/Organization: 
Paws and Stripes
Address: 
115 Montclaire Dr SE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87108
Business Phone: 
(505) 999-1201
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.pawsandstripes.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jun 30 2017
Date to Remove: 
Jul 14 2017

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