Puppy Program Leader – Training & Impact

Canine Companions; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Health Coverage (Medical

Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Holidays (14) and 17 PTO in first

Employer-matched 403(b)

Volunteer/Wellness Programs

Inclusion & Diversity Committee

Job summary

Canine Companions is seeking a dedicated Puppy Program Manager to lead regional volunteer puppy raiser activities, support orientation, and supervise apprentice instructors. You will oversee recruitment, training, and education, ensuring high standards in health, behavior, and matriculation processes across programs.

You will coordinate with training staff, research, breeding, and development departments, manage records, and provide exceptional support to volunteers and raisers while

Qualifications

• Must have ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Experience with dog training, behavior, animal health care procedures, teaching, public speaking, and disability awareness/sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Puppy Raiser Recruitment: maintain wait list and screen applications; place puppies with approved raisers; provide orientation and follow-up.
• Puppy Raiser Support: communicate with raisers via newsletters, emails, and local updates; follow up on questions; coordinate communication.
• Training & Education: coordinate and lead workshops; supervise instructors and contractors; train apprentices on reports, graduation procedures.
• Program Oversight & Records Management: collect progress reports; maintain portal and records; matriculation and file prep for training; coordinate with departments for quarterly lists.
• Canine Health & Behavior: monitor health and behavior; coordinate vet communications; care for puppies in kennels; arrange foster care as needed.
• Released Dog Program: oversee placement of dogs released; supervise specialty programs; coordinate shipment to raiser homes.

Skills

Dog handling

Public speaking

Disability awareness

Time management

Organizational skills

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

Database use

Job description

Canine Companions is seeking a dedicated Puppy Program Manager to lead regional volunteer puppy raiser activities, support orientation, and supervise apprentice instructors. You will oversee recruitment, training, and education, ensuring high standards in health, behavior, and matriculation processes across programs.

You will coordinate with training staff, research, breeding, and development departments, manage records, and provide exceptional support to volunteers and raisers while