Are you looking for a career with purpose? We’d love to have you join our team! We are now hiring for the following positions.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs.
At our facilities in Yorktown Heights, NY, and Patterson, NY, we breed, raise, and train exceptional dogs. Then we connect them to people who are seeking increased freedom and independence, so that together, they can experience all kinds of life adventures.
Location: Yorktown Heights, NY
Reports to: President’s Office
The Communications Manager plays an integral role in the development and execution of internal and external communications, enhancing and reinforcing Guiding Eyes’ mission and reputation – through various channels of media and internally through our people.
This role drives the development and execution of internal messaging to inform and engage employees, grow organizational culture, and instill our mission and values across the organization. This position reports to the President’s Office and partners with the President & CEO and the Head of Human Resources. The Communication Manager will also provide departmental initiative support, working with Senior Leadership team members. The ideal individual is a “people person,” able to liaise with colleagues at various levels and establish strong relationships; meticulous, with a keen eye for detail throughout communications; and, influence is their super power.
The Communication Manager will be responsible for a variety of internal and external communications, including print, digital, media relations, human resources, and executive communications. This position requires phenomenal communication and copywriting/editing skills to work with internal staff and external vendors to create and execute communications from concept through delivery, promoting a positive public image and controlling the dissemination of information on Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s behalf. The Communication Manager will work side by side with our public relations agency.
The position will be based out of our Yorktown campus.
Please forward resume to Linda Stanley, Recruitment Manager at lstanley@guidingeyes.org.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Internal Consideration: Guiding Eyes staff interested in this DOT position, please email Janine Petroro by March 15th.
Location: Yorktown Heights, NY
The Director of Training (“DOT”) currently reports to the President & CEO and is responsible for managing all guide dog Training Programs. The role is the key subject matter expert serving on a Senior Management team of nine responsible for overseeing the provision of guide dogs to people with vision loss. The role will be to work alongside the Senior Management Team to continue to implement a strategic plan for sustainable organizational growth.
The DOT is responsible for an operating budget of $8M and a team of 50 Guide Dog Mobility Instructors and staff.
The DOT also serves as a high-level partner and collaborator across the organization, working with the veterinary, breeding and puppy raising teams, in addition to providing leadership and day-to-day management of the training team.
The DOT is responsible for meeting or exceeding the standards of Guide Dog Team Instruction and Follow-Up services. As such, The DOT is responsible for overseeing that instruction provided to people who are blind is individualized and meets the International Guide Dog Federation standards to achieve safe and effective guide dog mobility. The DOT will be responsible for working with management to execute a well thought out plan for all programs, including on campus instruction, training in a person’s home area, specialized training for people with a disability in addition to blindness, and a running guide dog program. The individual has a key role in the ongoing management and execution of the organization’s strategic plan and operating budget.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience overseeing programs designated for assisting people with disabilities as well as experience with animal training techniques. Experience leading change to adapt programs to support the changing needs of individuals with disabilities preferred.
Qualified candidates should have all or most of the following:
Please forward cover letter and resume to Janine Petroro, jpetroro@guidingeyes.org.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Location: Yorktown Heights, NY and Patterson, NY
Reports to: Head of Human Resources
Human Resources Business Partner will develop and support the employee experience across the organization collaborating with the Head of Human Resources and the HR team. You will be part of the HR team whose mission is to cultivate a remarkable workplace where people are motivated and inspired to do great work.
The responsibilities of this role will be to project manage new and existing employee engagement strategies designed to promote positive employee relations that drive engagement. This role will collaborate with management to lead exciting culture & engagement opportunities and create meaningful employee experiences across all departments and teams for the 150+ staff. Given the level of collaboration across the organization, the person in this role will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in understanding and navigating cultural norms and be proficient in tailoring initiatives, communications, and actions accordingly.
As a Human Resources Business Partner you will support designated functions within the organization, working closely with the department management and employees, providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, conflict management, and training. The HR Business Partner will play an essential role in driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward within specific teams, while always ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This role is also responsible for planning, developing, and implementing engagement strategies designed to promote positive employee relations.
As an HR Business Partner you are a people champion and are creative with strategic abilities that will cultivate meaningful and memorable experiences as a key responsibility. This role will partner cross-functionally across various departments to lead exciting culture & engagement opportunities and create meaningful employee experiences for Guiding Eyes.
You must possess deep business acumen and understand the organization and its challenges to help address their HR needs and drive employee engagement. In this role you will work effectively across all levels of the organization and navigate through ambiguity and actively participate in the functional teams as a partner.
Employee Experience
Human Resources Business Partner
Please forward resume along with salary requirements to Linda Stanley, Recruitment Manager lstanley@guidingeyes.org.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Location: Yorktown Heights, New York
Reports to: President/Chief Executive Officer
Position Overview:
As an Executive Assistant at Guiding Eyes for the Blind based in Yorktown Heights, NY, you will work directly with the President/CEO as the person who keeps their day running — the glue that holds everything together. You’ll work quickly, efficiently, and at a high level of excellence, making good use of every moment, guiding through their day, prioritizing tasks, and keeping everything on schedule. You will be an initiative-taking, problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. You will use your calm demeanor and quick thinking to keep others on task and focused on the priority of the moment, which can change rapidly. You will have solid experience performing administrative duties and providing support to C-Suite executives.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Please forward resume along with salary requirements to Linda Stanley, Recruitment Manager lstanley@guidingeyes.org.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reports to: Regional Puppy Manager (East or West)
About the Role:
The Regional Puppy Instructor provides direct support and guidance for puppy raising activities undertaken by youth and adult volunteers, and actively recruits volunteers to assist Guiding Eyes with raising guide dog puppies. The Regional Puppy Instructor works directly with volunteers to plan and evaluate the progress of pups on program and provides instructional training to the raisers.
This position is based out of Richmond, Virginia, and covers the surrounding areas north and south of Richmond, and parts of Prince William County.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Skills and Competencies
Key Performance Indicator
Travel Requirements
Physical Demands
Education and Experience
Values
Demonstrate, understand and live the values of Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status
Guiding Eyes requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated for at least two weeks before commencing work. New hires are required to present proof of their vaccinated status, such as their CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card or an official immunization record from the jurisdiction, state, or country where the vaccine was administered; or a New York State Excelsior Pass, or a New York City COVID Safe Pass.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Linda Stanley, Recruitment Manager lstanley@guidingeyes.org
Reports to: Director of Planned Giving
Location: Yorktown Heights, NY/Hybrid
Position Overview
The Planned Giving Officer is an integral member of our Planned Giving team. The PGO will focus on the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors to secure deferred and other planned gifts to support revenue goals and organizational objectives. The Planned Giving Program at Guiding Eyes is robust, and the position offers opportunities for internal career advancement and professional growth.
The position is based out of our Yorktown campus and will alternate between reporting into the office and working on a hybrid schedule.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status
Guiding Eyes requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated for at least two weeks before commencing work. New hires are required to present proof of their vaccinated status, such as their CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card or an official immunization record from the jurisdiction, state, or country where the vaccine was administered; or a New York State Excelsior Pass, or a New York City COVID Safe Pass.
Salary of $120,000.00-$150,000.00 along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (Med/Den/Vis) and 403(b) plan.
Please send letter of interest and resume along with your salary expectations to Linda Stanley, Recruitment Manager, lstanley@guidingeyes.org
Location: Yorktown Heights, New York
Reports To: Foundation Manager
Position Overview
This is an assignment for a 1.5-year development program to train for a potential role as a Guide Dog Trainer.* In this program you will prepare assigned dogs to a state of readiness to be matched with a person who is blind in Guiding Eyes’ guide dog instruction program. Provide a positive emotional, behavioral, and physical environment for all assigned dogs. Participate in public relations and public education events. Ability to demonstrate, understand, and apply the values of Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
This position will report to our Yorktown Heights, NY campus, Monday-Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is a must – including nights, holidays, weekends as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status
Guiding Eyes requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated for at least two weeks before commencing work. New hires are required to present proof of their vaccinated status, such as their CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card or an official immunization record from the jurisdiction, state, or country where the vaccine was administered; or a New York State Excelsior Pass, or a New York City COVID Safe Pass.
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (Med/Den/Vis) and 403(b) plan
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
*As an assignment, after the 1.5-year program has ended, there is no guarantee of employment nor a guarantee of becoming a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor.
The above job description is intended to be a general description of the requirements and duties of this assignment. It is one of inclusion, not exclusion. Any Guiding Eyes for the Blind employee must be willing to perform tasks not specified within their job description, so long as those tasks are in the best interests of Guiding Eyes for the Blind and are tasks which the individual is capable of performing.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Linda Stanley, Recruitment Manager, lstanley@guidingeyes.org
Location: Yorktown Heights, New York
Reports To: Director of Canine Program Development
Position Overview
This is an assignment for a 3-year development program to train for a potential role as a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor.* In this program you will prepare assigned dogs to a state of readiness to be matched with a person who is blind in Guiding Eyes’ guide dog instruction program. Educate, instruct and train assigned students who are blind in the use, care, and maintenance of a guide dog. Complete all reading, written and oral assignments. Provide a positive emotional, behavioral, and physical environment for all assigned dogs. Provide advice and assistance to graduate guide dog users via telephone and personal contact. Participate in public relations and public education events.
This position will report to our Yorktown Heights, NY campus, Monday-Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is a must – including nights, holidays, weekends as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status
Guiding Eyes requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated for at least two weeks before commencing work. New hires are required to present proof of their vaccinated status, such as their CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card or an official immunization record from the jurisdiction, state, or country where the vaccine was administered; or a New York State Excelsior Pass, or a New York City COVID Safe Pass.
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (Med/Den/Vis) and 403(b) plan
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F, D/V
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Linda Stanley, Recruitment Manager, lstanley@guidingeyes.org.
*As an assignment, after the 3-year program has ended, there is no guarantee of employment nor a guarantee of becoming a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor.
The above job description is intended to be a general description of the requirements and duties of this assignment. It is one of inclusion, not exclusion. Any Guiding Eyes for the Blind employee must be willing to perform tasks not specified within their job description, so long as those tasks are in the best interests of Guiding Eyes for the Blind and are tasks which the individual is capable of performing
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Guiding Eyes for the Blind Federal Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1854606.
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