Support our mission and community with secure technology systems.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we train guide dogs to create partnerships with individuals who are blind or visually impaired. We are seeking an IT Infrastructure Specialist for Oregon that provides technical support across all computer systems, networks, telephony, security systems, audiovisual equipment, and software applications and is primarily dedicated as support for the OR campus. This role works closely with IT team members, end users, and external vendors to complete projects, resolve escalated issues, and ensure reliable operation of technology systems.
This role reports directly to the VP of the OR campus and maintains a dotted-line relationship with the IT Infrastructure Manager in CA. The VP provides day-to-day leadership, performance management, operational accountability, campus priorities, and oversight of local execution. The IT Infrastructure Manager provides strategic and programmatic guidance to ensure alignment with the IT vision, goals, standards, security, change management, and key outcomes. The IT Infrastructure Manager reports to the Director of Information Technology, keeping this role's work connected to the broader IT strategy and security posture.
When OR campus-assigned tasks or priorities conflict with the IT department’s organization-wide requirements, standards, or security obligations, IT requirements must take precedence, and the IT Infrastructure Manager or Director of Information Technology may reprioritize those tasks. The IT Infrastructure Specialist should promptly communicate any such conflicts to both the VP and the IT Infrastructure Manager so they can be resolved collaboratively. The successful candidate will be able to identify these potential conflicts and collaborate effectively across these relationships to support both campus priorities and the broader IT vision.
This is a campus-based position with a hybrid work schedule available after an initial onboarding period.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently – to live the life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school in North America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teams from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Join our team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for our mission.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department.
$42.00-$47.00/hour
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. Our passionate community employs innovative practices to create life-changing partnerships. And, we advocate for the policy reforms that change how the world views blindness and disability. Because when everyone is empowered to participate, our communities are stronger.
With world-class client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs and K9 Buddy dogs, provide guide dog readiness skills, and offer youth programs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion.
As the largest guide dog school in North America, more than 16,000 guide dog teams have graduated from GDB from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. All of our services are provided free of charge, including personalized training and ongoing support, plus financial assistance for veterinary care, if needed. Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and volunteers; we receive no government funding.
Guide Dogs for the Blind is an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation.
VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs.
MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.
