at paragon service dogs we love what we do

At Paragon, our staff feels blessed to be able to do the work we do. Paragon offers our employees a dynamic and positive working environment of engaging staff, heroic clients, benevolent volunteers, hand-selected personable dogs, and an outstanding community.

Paragon is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants, clients, graduates, volunteers or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by state or local law.

BENEFITS

Paragon offers a beautiful work environment, a super positive Team, and the joy of puppies and dogs.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Employer paid (3/4) Health Insurance
• Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• HSA
• Employer Retirement Match
• Generous Holidays and PTO

Below are open opportunities for qualified candidates to join the Paragon team.

volunteer coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a positive, energetic professional to join the Paragon team as our Volunteer Coordinator. This position is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the volunteer program, including dog recruitment, screening, training, supervision, and support of all Puppy Raisers, Weekend Companions, Puppy Sitters, and On-site Dog Enrichment volunteers. We are looking for an individual who brings enthusiasm, energy, and the ability to connect well with others. This position requires high emotional intelligence, proven organizational skills, leadership, flexibility, patience, clear and direct communication skills, a good sense of humor, excellent boundaries, and proven ability to hold sensitive information confidential.

Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of the volunteer program. Ongoing duties include creating and supporting a positive culture of volunteer engagement; developing and implementing effective volunteer recruitment strategies; promoting safe and effective volunteer behavior in all areas; implementing volunteer incentives, recognition, and motivation strategies. The primary focus is volunteer puppy raisers, weekend companions, and puppy sitters. The secondary focus is involvement opportunities beyond the puppy raising program. 

Click here to review the full position description

Qualifications: 

• This position is best suited for a high-energy, people person. 
• Prior service dog training experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers and people with disabilities is highly preferred.
• Strategic thinker with action plan abilities.
• Comfortable with, and effective in, public speaking.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Patience, flexibility, humor, and the ability to communicate directly and respectfully. 
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently.
• This position requires some evening and weekend work.
• This position will at times be physically demanding and requires the ability to assist in dog-related tasks, group work projects, and at times work outside in all weather conditions.

Application: We ask qualified and interested candidates to send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and a resume to Carol. We are a small staff and do not have the availability to field phone calls. We will only be following up with qualified candidates we wish to interview.