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Harper Associates

Executive Chef

Grosse Pointe, MI · On-site

$90K/yr

... Dog Jazz Cafe an institution. What You'll Do * Lead all culinary and back-of-house operations * Recruit, train, coach, and develop a talented kitchen team * Create seasonal menus, features, and chef ...

Harper Associates

Executive Chef

Grosse Pointe, MI

$67K - $92K/yr

... Dog Jazz Cafe an institution. What You'll Do * Lead all culinary and back-of-house operations * Recruit, train, coach, and develop a talented kitchen team * Create seasonal menus, features, and chef ...

Scenthound

Assistant Manager

Birmingham, MI · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Effective communication with team members and dog parents * Leadership, coaching, mentorship * Recruiting, hiring, and creating a happy and effective team * Problem-solving * Attention to detail

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

$140K/yr

Introduction Our client is a small animal hospital providing veterinary care to cats and dogs and ... We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those ...

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

$150K/yr

The hospital cares for dogs, cats and exotics, offering a diverse caseload within a general ... We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dog recruiter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dog Recruiter, you need knowledge of canine breeds, behavioral assessment, and experience in animal care or shelter management, often backed by certifications in animal behavior or training. Familiarity with database management systems, adoption platforms, and animal tracking software is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and effective communication help build relationships with adopters, shelters, and rescue organizations. These skills ensure the best match between dogs and potential homes, supporting animal welfare and successful adoptions.

What is a dog recruiting job?

Dog Recruiting refers to roles or services that involve finding, evaluating, and placing dogs for specific purposes, such as working roles (like police or service dogs), breeding programs, or pet adoption. People in dog recruiting may work for agencies, breeders, rescues, or organizations that need specially trained dogs. Their responsibilities include assessing dogs' temperaments, skills, and suitability for particular tasks or families. The goal is to match the right dog with the right role or owner, ensuring both the dog's well-being and the client's needs are met.

What is the difference between Dog Recruiting vs Pet Staffing Coordinator?

AspectDog RecruitingPet Staffing Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires recruiting or HR experience, sometimes certifications in staffingRequires experience in pet care, customer service, and scheduling
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, recruiting events, online platformsFieldwork, client homes, pet care facilities
Industry UsageUsed in staffing agencies, HR firms, pet industry recruitmentUsed in pet care services, pet sitting agencies, luxury pet staffing
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare recruiting roles within staffing and HRPeople compare pet care staffing roles

Dog Recruiting and Pet Staffing Coordinator roles both involve staffing and placement, but Dog Recruiting focuses on sourcing and hiring candidates for dog-related positions, often within staffing agencies or HR firms. Pet Staffing Coordinators handle client scheduling, pet care, and customer service in pet care settings. While they share some skills, their work environments and industry focus differ significantly.

What are some common challenges faced by dog recruiters when sourcing suitable candidates for animal-assisted therapy programs?

Dog Recruiters often encounter challenges such as finding dogs with the right temperament and health for therapy work, as not all breeds or individual dogs are suitable for these roles. They must also assess and verify the training backgrounds of both dogs and handlers to ensure compliance with program requirements. Additionally, coordinating with animal shelters, trainers, and therapy organizations requires strong communication and organizational skills to match the right dogs with appropriate programs and settings.
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Director of Assistance Dog Programs

Paws With A Cause

Wayland, MI • On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you passionate about mission-driven leadership, exceptional client service, and making a lasting impact? Paws With A Cause® is looking for the right individual to guide an incredible team dedicated to creating life-changing partnerships between people and custom-trained assistance dogs. The right person will love working with people, leading a team, and creating a mission-driven culture. PAWS' offers a great Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, Employer-paid Short-term Disability, and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability, a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Package, 10 Paid Holidays upon starting, and more! This is a Salary Exempt position ranging from $65-$80k/Annually. Commensurate with experience. Base hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30p. Apply today!
About Paws With A Cause
Paws With A Cause® (PAWS) exists to create opportunities to live with dignity, companionship and confidence. We do our best work by embodying our core values: adaptability, dedication, innovation, optimism, and gratitude.
PAWS' Mission: To transform lives and strengthen communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs.
Position Summary
The Director of Assistance Dog Programs leads the successful delivery of Assistance Dog programs from client application through team placement, certification, and long-term follow-up. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional outcomes for clients and dogs by overseeing program operations, staff performance, resource management, stakeholder relationships, and compliance with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) standards. The Director of Assistance Dog Programs promotes a high standard of client service, canine welfare, and program quality while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture that supports the organization's goal of creating life-changing partnerships between people and assistance dogs.
Key Accountabilities:
  • LMA (Lead, Manage and Accountability)
  • Program Quality, Execution, & results
  • Program budget and resource management
  • Stakeholder relationships
  • Assistance Dogs International (ADI) compliance

Measurables: Production numbers for AD placements, placement goal attainment % by trainer; certification success rate, Client satisfaction score, average time from acceptance to placement; FR coverage
Essential Responsibilities
  1. Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA)
  • Lead, manage, and hold accountable program managers and staff
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing team members
  • Conduct regular coaching, 1:1s, and performance reviews
  • Build a culture aligned with organizational values

2. Program Quality, Execution & Results
  • Monitor key metrics and scorecards, using data to guide decision-making
  • Identify gaps and implement improvements
  • Manage program growth and scalability, including retirements and successor dog planning
  • Prepare reports for executive leadership

3. Budget & Resource Management
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets
  • Monitor expenses and resource utilization
  • Improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness

4. Stakeholder Relationships
  • Build relationships with clients, partners, volunteers, and community organizations
  • Work closely in collaboration with other interdepartmental teams, including but not limited to: Canine production and Animal Assisted Service departments
  • Ensure a positive life cycle for client teams from the client application to team retirement, and address client concerns and interventions cases, as needed
  • Serve as an ambassador for the organization within ADI and the larger community
  • Support fundraising, marketing, and grant reporting as needed

5. ADI Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all ADI standards across departments
  • Participate actively in ADI committees, education opportunities, and forums
  • Oversight of placement documents and records
  • Support audits and accreditation requirements

6. Public Access and Client Advocacy
  • Advocate for Assistance Dog users
  • Support ADA education
  • Serve as an organizational subject matter expert

7. Strategic Implementation
  • Support execution of strategic plan and annual goals
  • Translate organizational priorities into departmental objectives
  • Recommend program innovations and new service opportunities
  • Identify risks and emerging trends

Non-Essential Responsibilities
  1. Support other Advancement initiatives as needed and appropriate (E.G., special events)
  2. Conduct weekly 1:1 meetings with your direct reports and facilitate inter-departmental meetings as needed
  3. Support the strengthening and functionality of the Ideal PAWS Culture for employees, volunteers, and other constituents
  4. Other duties as assigned

Supervision Received
Limited Direction - Works from overall policies, goals, and budgetary limits. Virtually self-supervising with direct accountability for final results.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Advanced supervision - Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for direct reports; ensuring quality and quantity of work. Holds decision-making authority for employee life-cycle activities including hiring, training, promotions, compensation, performance management, coaching, and terminations.
Requirements
Education & Experience
  1. Minimum of 5 years in nonprofit program management preferred
  2. Proven experience managing teams
  3. Preference given to experience in health and human services and/or assistance dog/animal assisted services

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  1. Willing to learn or possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of various types of disabilities
  2. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence, and willingness to build positive working relationships, to maintain a positive PAWS' culture
  3. Knowledge of ADA/Disability Rights preferred
  4. Experience with Microsoft 365 Dynamics and Microsoft Office Suite Preferred
  5. Experience using EOS or willing to learn

Core competencies
  • Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others and adapt to a situation appropriately
  • Judgement: Ability to form sound opinions or make decisions by evaluating available information and making sensible conclusions
  • Problem Solving: Ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems
  • Management: Ability to achieve desired outcomes by organizing individuals and setting goals and priorities to deliver results
  • Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide others to ensure performance in accordance with clear expectations and goals; providing timely guidance and feedback.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Ability to identify with or be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others.

Physical Requirements:
Average Daily Physical Requirements
  • Work in stationary position: 2 to 5 hours
  • Move about work area: 2 to 5 hours
  • Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: More than 5 hours
  • Reach with hands and arms: Less than 2 hours
  • Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.): Less than 2 hours
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Less than 2 hours
  • Communicate with various parties: More than 5 hours
  • Detect flavors or smells: None
  • Move containers up to 100 pounds: Less than 2 hours
  • Visual acuity: More than 5 hours
  • Read and understand written word: More than 5 hours
  • Drive/Travel: Less than 2 hours
  • Operate computer and general office machines: More than 5 hours
  • Operate machines or material handling equipment: None

Average Daily Environmental Conditions
Office Environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment. More than 5 hours
Manufacturing Environment: Exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, solvents, or fumes. None
Medical Environment: Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals. None
Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds. Less than 2 hours
Temperature: Exposure to extreme heat or cold, either indoors or outside. Less than 2 hours
Other: Exposure to dog/cat related allergens. More than 5 hours
This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by Leadership to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company's at will employment status.
Salary Description
$65k/annually - $80k/annually

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