Program Development Co‑Lead (Dog Training Pilot for the Neurodivergent Community)

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You will help build a pilot program workforce development initiative that empowers neurodivergent adults through hands‑on dog‑training and animal‑assisted therapy. Your work will shape the curriculum, guide delivery, and secure the funding that turns our vision into reality, directly enhancing life‑skills, confidence, and community connections for participants.

• Program Design & Development

  • Collaborate with the Lead Program Designer to map out dog‑training modules and life‑skills integration tailored to neurodivergent learners.

  • Draft clear learning objectives, session plans, and success metrics.

• Creative Content, Presentation & Field Learning

  • Produce engaging visuals, slide decks, and handouts for mentor training and participant orientations.

  • Develop both live training sessions (in‑person workshops, hands‑on dog‑handling clinics) and classroom‑style modules.

  • Coordinate field trips to partner work sites, such as hospitals, animal shelters, and community centers, to give participants real‑world experience.

• Project Management & Organization

  • Maintain timelines, budgets, and documentation in Monday.com (or similar).

  • Coordinate logistics: venues, equipment, volunteer schedules, and animal welfare protocols.

• Funding & Partnership Support

  • Assist in researching and drafting grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor pitch materials.

  • Help cultivate relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual funders.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as liaison between trainers, volunteers, participants, and community partners.

  • Provide regular status updates, compile feedback, and recommend improvements.

• Passion for Dogs & Neurodiversity

  • Hands‑on experience with dog training, handling, grooming, or animal‑assisted therapy.

  • Empathy for neurodivergent learners and a commitment to inclusive design.

• Program Development Background

  • Proven ability to translate ideas into structured curricula and training materials.

  • Familiarity with setting measurable learning goals and evaluating outcomes.

• Strong Organizer & Communicator

  • Skilled at juggling tasks, deadlines, and stakeholder check‑ins.

  • Clear, engaging presenter and writer.

• Fundraising Aptitude

  • Experience or interest in grant writing, sponsorship outreach, or donor communications.

• Collaborative Mindset

  • Comfortable in a small‑team environment, open to feedback, and adaptable as the pilot evolves.

• Impact: Your work will directly empower neurodivergent adults to build confidence, independence, and community through our dog‑training program.

• Portfolio Growth: Lead a one‑of‑a‑kind nonprofit pilot, showcasing your skills in curriculum design, project management, and fundraising.

• Community: Join a passionate team dedicated to neurodiversity advocacy and innovative workforce development.