We are a busy, established dog walking company in Astoria Queens looking to hire a reliable, honest, patient, and outdoorsy animal lover to join our team.
This position starts out part time at about 20-25 hours per week and has potential to grow if you are interested and dependable.
You will need to be an independent worker, love animals, and have good time management skills.
We work mostly with dogs but also with cats and small mammals.
Please read requirements!
-Must live in Astoria or the surrounding neighborhoods.
-Must have a smartphone with data able to call and text and strong communication skills.
-Must feel comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and breeds and interested in learning about animal behavior.
-Must have a bike and know how to ride it.
You will need it to get around between appointments.
No exceptions.
-Dog walking experience preferred but we will train the right candidate with paid training.
-Must enjoy being outside and understand that means working in all types of weather--snow, rain, and heat.
-Must be fit and enjoy light physical activity, you will be on your feet while you are at work for at least 4 hours at a time.
-Must be over 21.
-Must be good at time management and professional, you will be expected to stick to a strict schedule.
-Must be polite and well-groomed, treat clients and their homes with respect.
-Must be available the occasional weekend, evening, or holiday.
Extra work will not be excessive, but if you aren't interested in working any weekends or holidays, this position is not a good fit.
-Must be available consistently M-F between the hours of 11 and 4.
We also offer 11-6 shifts.
This is not a good position for actors and other creative types that will need to call out last minute and frequently.
This is a great position for creative types that are busy at night and are looking for extra work during the day.
-Must commit to working for at least 8 months--this is important, and preference will be given to those who can stay longer.
Our clients and pups need regularity.
Compensation:
Our hourly employee pay is the highest in Queens.
This position is for an employee, NOT a contractor.
This is an hourly W2 position, so you are fairly paid for all your time on the job, not a per dog rate.
We can guarantee you hours each week according to your needs and your merit, unlike contractor dog walking jobs.
Since we use employees instead of contractors, we withold tax from your pay so that you aren't stuck with a tax bill at the end of the year from your 1099.
-$17-21/hr, consummate with experience working with animals.
-Paid vacation time, up to 40 hours will be accrued based on your hours.
-Worker's compensation, disability, and liability insurance.
You must meet all the above requirements to be considered for this position.
If this sounds like a job that you would feel proud and happy to work, please respond to this ad with an answer to these questions and your resume.
1\.
What is your previous experience working with animals?
2\.
Where do you live and how old are you?
3\.
What are the traits that make a good dog walker?
4\.
Do you have a bike, car, ebike etc to get around the neighborhood quickly?
5\.
Are you available Mon-Fri 11-4 or a combination of weekdays and weekend days?
6\.
Are there any vacations or days off you would need in the next few months?
7\.
Describe a time at a previous job when you provided excellent customer service.
Please include your contact info in your application.
We will contact you if interested!
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