Available Positions

Puppies Behind Bars is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, socio-economic background, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Drivers for Puppy Transport

We seek part-time drivers to transport our puppies from upstate correctional facilities to Manhattan on weekends, plus the occasional mid-week transport between prisons.

Training will be provided, as will company vehicle, and reimbursement for gas, tolls and parking (if in New York City). Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no tickets or infractions) for the past 7 years.

Salary $300-$500 per round trip, depending upon number of dogs in transit.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Gloria Gilbert Stoga, President and Founder, at gloria@puppiesbehindbars.com.

Instructors in NY State Prisons

We seek instructors to work in prison two days a week; take dogs home from prison the other three days. Must have service dog training experience, pass background check, and live within an hour of the prisons in which we operate.

Starting salary range: $45,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Gloria Gilbert Stoga, President and Founder, at gloria@puppiesbehindbars.com.

NY State Service Dog Socializers

Pick up dogs from any of our NY prisons, take them home for 5 days and into all sorts of public places, return them to prison five days later, write reports on their behaviors. Service dog experience preferred but training will also be provided. Must be willing to hike with dogs or otherwise provide 1 hour each day of off-lead exercise.

Starting salary range: $45,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Gloria Gilbert Stoga, President and Founder, at gloria@puppiesbehindbars.com.