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 one position 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 $80 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'
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Benefits:
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)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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
