Guiding Eyes for the Blind is known for embracing every person connected with the school as a family member and for the collective spirit of its staff. We offer challenging and fulfilling career paths for those who are passionate about our work and mission. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a dog-friendly work environment.

To apply for an open position, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Carolyn Kihm
Director of Human Resources
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
611 Granite Springs Rd.
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
email (preferred method) ckihm@guidingeyes.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Whelping Kennel Technician
Patterson, NY

Daily cleaning of kennels and associated facilities. Basic dog care to include feeding, exercise, administration of medication, neonatal care, bathing, and grooming. Monitor the birthing process to ensure the health and safety of the pups and adults. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, computer literate, strong interpersonal skills, some experience handling large dogs preferred. Candidates must be able to lift and control large, active dogs of 70+ pounds and stand, bend stoop and kneel on a hard surface for up to one hour at a time. Salary $12.02 per hour.

7:00 am – 3:30 pm Tues-Thurs-Fri-Sat
Wednesday, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm

(In the event of a whelp on Wednesday, the employee may be required to spend the night attending to the brood and newborn pups.)

Administrative Assistant
Yorktown Heights, NY

Full time position 35 hours per week supporting the Vice President, Marketing & Development and the Director, Marketing & Communications. Candidates must have 5+ years of administrative experience, be well organized, able to respond quickly to changing priorities, and possess highly developed communication skills along with impeccable attention to detail. Strong computer skills in Word with mail merge, Excel, and PowerPoint. Donor Perfect or comparable donor management software experience a must. Candidates must also be comfortable with a variety of social media sites. Generous benefits package. Salary to $40,000. Pet friendly environment. Must be comfortable around large, active dogs.