Mid- or Upper-Level Trainer

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

Assist program in training service dogs for veterans afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury. Full-time position as a mid/upper-level trainer. Minimum 6-month probation. Potential wage increase following completion of probation. Potential for future promotion into higher Trainer positions. Position offered and initial salary are contingent on level of experience.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Trainers conduct training for Veteran/Service Dog Teams in 1-on-1 and group settings, provide support to enrollees and graduates, and maintain necessary records. Attend 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. Some staff oversight.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Minimum of 5 years dog training experience using non-aversive, force-free, bond based and reward based techniques. Physically able to handle large, untrained dogs. Be mobile in training settings for hours at a time. Must have reliable transportation. Require a background check and mental health screening (upon offer of employment).Preferred skills: Experience working with military, post-traumatic stress disorder, and/or traumatic brain injury. Experience training service dogs, especially co-owner trained.

How to Apply: 

Please send resume AND letter of interest to the Paws and Stripes office by April 27, 2018 to apply. Resumes must be received no later than 5pm on April 27, 2018 to be considered. Apply to [email protected] or in person. Please, no phone calls. Visit our website for a full job description. Paws and Stripes is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information
Name: 
Stephanie Barger
Agency/Organization: 
Paws and Stripes
Address: 
617 Truman St NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87110
Business Phone: 
(505) 999-1201
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.pawsandstripes.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Apr 17 2018
Date to Remove: 
Apr 27 2018

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