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In-House Trainer and Class Assistant Evaluation Coordinator and Instructor Community Outreach Coordinator

Why Helping Paws?
Helping Paws’ mission is to further people’s independence and quality of life through the use of assistance dogs. Our programs have transformed countless lives, offering stability, hope, and opportunities for growth and independence.

• Meaningful Impact: As a committee or board member, you’ll help guide our strategic direction.
• Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, community leaders, and advocates.
• Skill Development: Enhance your leadership, governance, and decision-making skills. Cultivate your non-profit knowledge, deepening your contribution.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a team that fosters positive change in our community

Helping Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.  We are dedicated to the breeding, training and placement of assistance dogs for people who have physical disabilities and for Veterans and first responders who have PTSD.  We also provide facility dogs that are partnered with a facilitator working in a care giving, educational or courtroom setting.  The human/animal bond is the foundation of Helping Paws, and we celebrate the mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between them each day.

As a Helping Paws employee, you will enjoy knowing that you make a difference each day. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off**
• Employer matched Simple IRA plan**
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Professional development opportunities**

Helping Paws is committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees.  As a part of this process, we will conduct a criminal background check on all new hires. If you want to know that you make a difference and are interested in learning more, please apply today!

Helping Paws shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, other protected classes recognized by applicable state or local law, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.