Professional Dog Walker Wanted (Brooklyn ( Greater Park Slope Area ))

We are a soulful, dedicated and loving dog care company looking for new team members who embody our ethics You LOVE DOGS! We know! That’s why you’re here! Do you speak DOG? Do dogs tend to gravitate toward YOU? Do you have “A WAY” with dogs? You just may be the kinda’ ROCK STAR DOG WALKER we are looking for! Are you an artist, musician, writer, actor, designer or performer? So are we! Are you looking for steady yet flexible work, to supplement your income all the while doing something meaningful and enriching? We offer that! Perhaps you are over being cooped up in an office or you’re burnt-out on the hospitality industry and you’ve often imagined how cool it would be to just be doted on by dogs all day for a living? That job exists! We swear! It’s this! We have multiple positions to fill and are hiring immediately. GoDoG Professional Dog Care, established in 2008, is a popular brand serving South and Northwest Brooklyn. We are a passionate and dedicated team of dog care professionals who value building longstanding and nurturing relationships with our animals and their humans. While experience is preferred, we do not require professional dog care experience. If you have the “it factor” with the animals and the right attitude, we will happily teach you everything you need to know. Compensation: Entry-Level Handler: Little to no professional and pack-walking experience. $20/hr upon hiring. Junior Handler: A minimum of one-year experience walking multiple dogs at a time for a professional company (day care does not apply) Wage negotiable. Senior Handler: A minimum of two years of experience walking multiple dogs at a time for a professional company. $22/hr upon hiring What we are offering: *Paid Sick Days *Paid Annual CitiBike Pass after 3 Months for the first year *Referral bonuses for new business and new walkers *Opportunities for weekend walks at a higher rate *Opportunities to do overnight sitting for $85 per night *All the benefits of being a W2 Employee as opposed to an independent contractor: Paid Sick Days, Paid Family Leave, *Disability, Workmen’s Comp, Direct Deposit, Taxes taken out for you *The potential to move into management or utilize other skills you may have: video, design, marketing, administrative *Reliable Field support *Comprehensive Paid Training *Insurance and Bonding What we require: *Must be available for at least 15 hours between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm weekdays *A smartphone with an ample data plan *Minimum 1 year commitment *Willing to ride a bike or scooter for the job *Must live within, or very close to our service area ( see bottom of post ) *Desire and availability for overnight sits and occasional weekend walks *Comfortable working with breeds of all sizes and temperaments *Able to walk up to three dogs at once *Excellent time-management and communication skills *A “can-do/will-do” attitude, curious, enthusiastic and committed Bonus points to those applicants that: *Are a bike owner or avid rider *Have previous professional dog walking or training experience *Own a dog who lives here with you in NYC *Have a bachelor’s degree *Can occasionally do weekend visits *Have a driver’s license Please submit a cover letter with your resume. If you don’t know what to write, tell us briefly about yourself. What is your experience with dogs? Are you currently working or in school? Why do you want to be a dog walker? Why do you think you would be a great dog walker? What are your aspirations, hobbies, interests? Photos of you and dogs are always welcome. Applications without cover letters will not be reviewed. Please do not send attachments Please do not Telephone If your dog care experience is with Wag or Rover, please include a link to your profile with those organizations If you have pre-made travel plans that see you leaving town for more than three business days in the next couple of months, please do not apply until you return. Neighborhoods we currently serve: Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Greenwood, South Slope We invite you to check out our Instagram to get a feel for our culture @godogbrooklyn 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Compensation Package: Bonus opportunities Commission pay Tips Schedule: *Do you own a bicycle or an electric mode of transportation or have a Citibike membership and if any, are you willing to use for this position ? *Did you read the entire application and have you included a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and your interest in the position ? Experience: professional dog handling: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Pay: From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week Benefits: *401(k) matching *Flexible schedule *Paid sick time *Paid training *Professional development assistance *Referral program