Team Trainer

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

Paws and Stripes is a nonprofit organization providing animal assisted therapy to military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and traumatic brain injury. It is our vision for every military veteran and their dog to live without isolation. We have an immediate opening for a Team Trainer to join in this rewarding work.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Team Trainers utilize dog training skills and case management to assist enrolled veterans in training dogs to be their own service dog or canine companion. Trainers conduct weekly private training sessions, lead group classes, screen potential dogs for the program, attend staff meetings, other program meetings and training events. Trainers also track Veteran/Service Dog Team progress, serve as points of contact for enrolled veterans, complete progress reports, and fulfill other Programs Department duties.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Ideal candidate will have some dog training background and the ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment as a member of a team. Ability to conform to Paws and Stripes training techniques is necessary as is a willingness to bring creativity and an innovative, positive attitude to the approach of working with an underserved demographic. The position requires one-one-one interaction with individuals afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and traumatic brain injury.

How to Apply: 

A background check is required upon offer of employment. Must have reliable transportation.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. There is the potential for a wage increase following successful completion of probation.

To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to [email protected]. Please, no phone calls. Visit our website for a full job description. Paws and Stripes is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information
Name: 
Becca Anderson
Agency/Organization: 
617 Truman St. NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87110
Business Phone: 
505-999-1201
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 24 2019
Date to Remove: 
Aug 31 2019

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