Love dogs? Daydream about working outside? Want to make a difference in a dog's life during these horrible times? Have a soft spot in your heart for drool and picking up poo Then read on!
We are a small vegan-owned dog walking company. This means we operate with the philosophy that each dog is a unique individual with their own personhood and set of desires and needs. In short, we put the dogs first.
We are currently looking for a reliable, motivated, and compassionate individual to walk dogs Monday - Friday from “ruffly” 12pm - 6:30pm plus occasional weekends, holidays, mornings, evenings, and overnights. Exact times will vary slightly and this will be further explained during the interview. You will always know your schedule far in advance! No surprises!
Applicants must:
Commit to at least 6 months (although longer is preferred)
Be able to walk for at least 6 hours at a time and physically capable to handle dogs of all sizes
Be able and willing to withstand ALL WEATHER CLIMATES
Own a working cell phone with ability to send and receive texts and take photos - you will be sending client updates via an app
Be an EXCEPTIONAL TIME MANAGER - the pups are waiting behind closed doors to be relieved and they’re relying on you to rescue them from their boredom (and let them tinkle)!
Possess a desire and willingness to learn about different dog breeds and how to do basic leash training and commands
Be courteous and have stellar communication skills - you will be required to communicate to your supervisor throughout the day and with clients through updates
Be PROFESSIONAL - You will be interacting with building concierge, tenants, and our clients who are working from home
Not be afraid to get dirty - this job can be messy
Live in New York City and have a reliable means of transportation (subway, bus, bike, pogo stick…)
Possess the ability to roll with the punches! You will be on the busy, tourist filled streets of FiDi and the humans you come into contact with will try your patience.
As a small company, we all work very closely with each other. We are looking for someone who will be as excited about growing and dedicated to doing this rewarding work with us! We believe in scientifically backed positive reinforcement dog handling. We believe in kindness and doing as little harm as possible. We believe in liberation for all which includes animals and the most vulnerable communities among us. We believe that no being should be bought and sold and that no one should have their rights striped away from them. We believe in justice for all.
All of our walks are serviced in the Financial District of Manhattan.
If you're interested in applying, please tell us a little bit more about yourself. What is your experience with dogs/animals (professional or otherwise)? What are your hobbies and interests? Why do you see yourself walking dogs and why should we hire you? Heck, include your favorite ice cream flavor! We want to get a feel for not just what you’ve done but who you are! Please also include your resume.
Generic responses with just a resume attached will be deleted.
We look forward to hearing from you!