VP of Human Resources, Volunteer Engagement, and DEI

VP of Human Resources, Volunteer Engagement, and DEI

Guide Dogs for the Blind | Posted Feb 26, 2026 Full-time Unknown

Support our mission, culture, and people through strategic human resources, volunteer engagement, and DEI leadership.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we create partnerships – connecting people, dogs, and communities – to transform the lives of individuals with visual impairments. We are seeking an accomplished executive leader to serve as Vice President of Human Resources, Volunteer Engagement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team, shaping a high‑performing, inclusive, and mission‑aligned organizational culture.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, shaping talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and compensation philosophy to support long‑term organizational goals
• Lead all human resources functions including talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation and benefits, compliance, employee relations, HR policies, HRIS systems, and multi‑state labor law adherence
• Build and execute staffing, succession, and development strategies that strengthen internal talent pipelines, address competency gaps, and prepare future leaders
• Oversee volunteer engagement programs across campuses, including recruitment, management, recognition, and community outreach, ensuring alignment with operational and mission priorities
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and organizational Safety initiatives, fostering an inclusive culture and strengthening safety practices across campuses and nationwide field staff
• Lead, develop, and mentor the HR and Volunteer Engagement teams while managing departmental budgets and supporting up to 20% travel

What you’ll love:

• Leading people‑centered strategy at a nationally recognized mission‑driven organization
• Working with executive leadership to shape organizational culture and long‑term impact
• Influencing DEI, volunteer engagement, and safety initiatives central to GDB’s strategic vision
• Working on a beautiful campus in San Rafael, California while supporting nationwide operations

The qualifications you’ll need:

• 10+ years of senior HR leadership experience, including organizational transformation and culture‑building, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role
• Advanced proficiency with HR operations including metrics, analytics, HRIS systems, compensation, employee relations, and learning and development and deep expertise in multi‑state labor laws, strategic planning, and risk management
• Proven success building and leading teams with strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills

Guide Dogs for the Blind

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.

Pay Range

$184,000-$205,000/year

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Commuter benefits, Tuition assistance