Program Coordinator

About Duo Dogs:

Duo Dogs, Inc. is a multi-faceted nonprofit service organization based in St. Louis that builds extraordinary bonds between people and dogs, improving lives for individuals and communities.  Duo Dogs breeds, trains, and places assistance dogs that provide courage and independence to people who have physical and hearing challenges, veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and facilities that serve vulnerable populations. In addition, Duo certifies volunteers and their dogs as Duo Tough Therapy Teams to visit partner facilities like hospitals and schools throughout the St. Louis area.  Duo Dogs is accredited by ADI – Assistance Dogs International and recognized by AKC – American Kennel Club

Position Description and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for managing the administrative components of Duo’s Touch Therapy and Obedience programs, working with volunteers, reporting, data entry, program implementation, and evaluation.  This position reports directly to the Chief Program Officer.

The primary responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Act as a point of contact for Duo’s Touch and Obedience programs
• Responsible for Touch and Obedience class scheduling and staff coverage
• Collect and maintain program data
• Manage inventory of materials for execution of programs
• Maintain program manuals, volunteer files, and certification paperwork
• Maintain relationships with active Touch Therapy volunteers and facility partners
• Use measurement tools for the programs, gauge success and recommend modifications to programs as applicable

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of program administrative experience.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with individuals with a variety of backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills, with ability to balance multiple projects and have strong time management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs.

Apply Now:

This is a full-time position looking to be filled as soon as possible.  Starting salary is $18.00 per hour.  Benefit eligibility starts the first of the month following one month worked.  The work schedule may include some evenings and weekends as assigned.

• 75% Employer-paid health insurance for employee, including dental and vision elections
• 50% Employer-paid short term disability benefit
• 403(b) with up to 3% employer match
• Life Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 20 Additional paid pays off with tenure-based accrual for vacation

We seek individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position.  We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization including who we serve and the staff that support our clients and community.

Please submit your resume to Beth Biondo, Chief Operating Officer at bbiondo@duodogs.org.