Canine Breeding & Foster Programs Lead

Guiding Eyes for the Blind; Town of Patterson (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

403(b)

Life Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Dog friendly on-site

Job summary

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is seeking a Breeding Foster Program Manager to lead the breeding dog foster network, support volunteers, and ensure high standards of animal welfare. You will oversee placements, coach foster families, and collaborate with veterinary and breeding teams to achieve program goals.

The role emphasizes relationship building, operational excellence, and ongoing program improvement to sustain a compassionate, mission-driven environment for dogs and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in animal welfare, canine programs, or volunteer management.
• Strong understanding of canine behavior, health, handling, and welfare.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and community programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage placement, oversight, and ongoing support of brood and stud dogs in volunteer foster homes.
• Monitor dogs’ health, welfare, temperament, and reproductive status throughout breeding careers.
• Coordinate introductions, transitions, and acclimation plans for foster placements.
• Evaluate prospective foster volunteers and make placement recommendations.
• Maintain records related to dog health, breeding status, and foster placements.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Services and Breeding Operations to ensure health screenings and care.

Skills

Dog behavior

Volunteer management

Customer service

Program coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Animal Science, Animal Behavior, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is seeking a Breeding Foster Program Manager to lead the breeding dog foster network, support volunteers, and ensure high standards of animal welfare. You will oversee placements, coach foster families, and collaborate with veterinary and breeding teams to achieve program goals.

The role emphasizes relationship building, operational excellence, and ongoing program improvement to sustain a compassionate, mission-driven environment for dogs and volunteers.