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We are dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing partnerships between people and dogs.\nAt our facilities, we breed, raise, and train exceptional guide dogs - and match them with individuals ready to embrace a life of greater freedom, confidence, and possibility. Together, they embark on incredible life adventures. Are you ready to play a role in that journey? Join us and help be a part of transforming lives.\nOur incredible dogs make our mission possible - and working with them will inspire you! At Guiding Eyes, we are passionate about matching the right dog with the right person, providing exceptional dogs trained to meet each client’s unique needs and empowering individuals who are blind or visually impaired to live the lives they choose.\nAs a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, you will play a vital role in fulfilling our mission. Drawing on your professional certification and hands-on experience, you will train and prepare our dogs to reach class-ready status - ready to be matched with the person whose life they will transform.\nIn your role, you will build upon the principles of positive reinforcement, using International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF)-aligned training methods to create the best training experiences possible for our amazing dogs and their future handlers. Through your expertise and care, you’ll help each dog realize its purpose: to provide independence, confidence, and partnership to those we serve.\nThe Role\nLead the training and development of a string of eight (8) dogs biannually following Guiding Eyes and IGDF standards, with the possibility of starting additional strings as needed.\nConduct foundation training (16 weeks) and customized training (4 weeks) for assigned dogs, preparing each dog to reach its full potential.\nCollaborate with managers to thoughtfully determine client-dog pre-matches and final matches, ensuring successful partnerships.\nSupport the emotional and physical well-being of all assigned dogs.\nPerform blindfold work with assigned dogs.\nServe as a mentor when designated to fellow GDMIs, sharing expertise and guiding less experienced team members.\nRepresent Guiding Eyes periodically in public relations and education efforts, delivering talks, presentations, and demonstrations that inspire and transform.\nProvide coverage for other GDMIs as needed when not training assigned dogs, ensuring continuity of training and care.\nProvide and maintain clear and accurate reports to track each assigned dog’s progress and achievements.\nTransport guide dogs in the field as needed, including pickups, drop-offs, and boarding of placement-ready or returned guides.\nCollaborate effectively within a team environment.\nMaintain a high level of productivity throughout the workday.\nFoster and promote positivity, teamwork, and a culture of collaboration in all interactions.\nWillingness and ability to travel as needed, including, but not limited to, day trips, overnight stays (which may include weekends), and airline travel within the U.S. and Canada.\nPerform other duties as assigned, contributing wherever needed to advance our mission.\nQualifications You Will Need\nSuccessfully completed a 3-year apprenticeship and qualified at an IGDF-accredited program, with a preferred minimum of three (3) years of experience following qualification.\nCollege degree preferred, ideally with a concentration in Animal Behavior, Psychology, or Education/Teaching.\nComfortable wearing and working under a blindfold for extended periods.\nPhysically capable of lifting and handling large, active dogs, and maintaining stamina throughout the workday.\nAble to maintain a pace of 4.0 miles per hour when working with a guide dog, as required.\nStand and walk for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions (average of three to ten miles per training day).\nExcellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks effectively.\nMaintains a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and welcoming presence in all interactions.\nCapable of accurately assessing situations and making quick, sound judgements independently.\nDemonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills; outcome focused and able to achieve results through collaboration.\nFlexible and adaptable, embracing challenges and adjusting quickly to changing priorities while contributing to team success.\nSelf-motivated and driven by a strong work ethic, demonstrating reliability, integrity, and punctuality in all aspects of work.\nStrong relationship building-skills, with the ability to find common purpose, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration.\nAbility to work a flexible schedule that may include non-traditional hours, including, but not limited to nights, weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required to meet training needs.\nBasic proficiency in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in Salesforce considered a plus.\nMust be comfortable around large, active dogs.\nMust have a valid Driver’s License.\nSalary Range (annually): $70k - $85k \nPlease include a cover letter along with your resume telling us 'About You' and to share why you're excited about contributing to our mission. As a Guiding Eyes employee, you will enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with vision loss!\nWhile we appreciate your interest and application, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.\nGuiding Eyes for the Blind offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:\nCompetitive and generous healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)\n403(b)\nLife Insurance\nPaid Time Off and Holidays\nYou are invited to bring your well-behaved dog to work\nThe above job description is intended to be a general description of the requirements and duties of this position. It is one of inclusion, not exclusion. 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