Mid-Day Dog Walker - Part-time

pspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Are you passionate about dogs and eager to spend your days ensuring their happiness and well-being? Do you thrive on outdoor adventures and have the stamina to walk both big and small dogs for extended distances, rain or shine?brbrPawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting is not just a dog walking and pet sitting company; we're a force-free and fear-free pet care company dedicated to the social, emotional, and overall well-being of all animals. Our mission is to provide top-notch care, and we're on the lookout for an experienced dog walker to join our family. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team at Pawsitive Dawg, based in Waltham, MA, then we want to hear from you!/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongPositions Available:/strong/span/span/pullispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Dog Walker available for 3 hours#160;Monday through Friday anytime between 9a-12pm/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Dog Walker available for 3 hours#160;Monday through Friday anytime between 10am-1pm/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Dog Walker available for 3#160;hours Monday through Friday anytime between 11am-2pm/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Dog Walker available for 3 hours Monday through Friday anytime between 12-3pm/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Dog Walker available for 3 hours Monday through Friday anytime between 1-4pm/span/span/li/ulpspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongKey Responsibilities:/strongbrAs a dog walker at Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, your role is crucial in ensuring the happiness and health of the dogs under your care. Here's what you'll be doing:/span/span/pullipspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongWeather Warrior:/strong Be prepared to conquer all New England weather conditions, from rain and wind to sleet and snow. You'll walk dogs for 15 minutes up to an hour at a time, covering up to 6 miles per day./span/span/p/lilipspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongPrompt Communication:/strong Respond promptly and efficiently to all inquiries from our team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, as you'll be in direct contact with clients and our Pet Care Manager./span/span/p/lilipspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongDependable and Positive:/strong We're looking for individuals who are extremely organized, dependable, self-motivated, and, most importantly, have a positive attitude. Following a schedule provided by the Pet Care Manager is essential./span/span/p/lilipspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongAnimal Advocate:/strong Give every pet your undivided attention and shower them with love during your assigned visit. You'll also provide pick-up and drop-off services for individual dog hikes, solo on-leash neighborhood walks, and group on-leash neighborhood walks./span/span/p/lilipspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongSafety First:/strong Maintain control and ensure the safety of all animals under your watch. Security is paramount when visiting our clients' homes, and you'll be responsible for maintaining it./span/span/p/lilipspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongClean and Green:/strong Pick up and properly dispose of all pet waste during your visits, keeping the environment clean and safe./span/span/p/lilipspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"strongDaily Updates:/strong After each visit, you'll provide a daily note in our scheduling app, complete with a photo to confirm services and update both the owner and Pawsitive Dawg about your visit./span/span/p/li/ulpstrongspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Compensation:/span/span/strong/pullispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Competitive compensation (depends on experience) paid weekly. /span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Starting pay ranges between $16-$22/hr/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"We pay you by the service (commission) + mileage reimbursement + cell phone stipend + 100% tips./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Depending on your availability and experience, this is a great way to earn supplemental income/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"You can make extra money if you are willing to provide pet sitting services (dogs and cats) and pick up extra hours, provide overnights, or work on weekends./span/span/li/ulpstrongspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"What we offer:/span/span/strong/pullispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Established dog walking/pet sitting business since 2012/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"A fun job where you get to be outside and paid to exercise/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"A job where you get to work with animals and their owners on a daily basis/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"A job where you get to work independently/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Our in-depth 3-4 week training program, called#160;"Pawsitive Growth," and Fear Free certification course/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"A supportive 12 month mentorship program, called#160;"Guided Growth," for personal and professional development/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"A nurturing team that#160;values teamwork and pet welfare/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Ability to grow and build a full time career in the pet care industry/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Direct deposit/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Simple IRA (2% non-elective Employer contribution even if you do not contribute) if you work at least 10 hours a week/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Paid Sick Time/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Paid Time Off after 12 months of employment/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Cell Phone Stipend/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Mileage Reimbursement/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Full bonding and liability insurance/span/span/li/ulpstrongspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Requirements:/span/span/strong/pullispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"A genuine love for dogs a commitment to their care/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Strong organizational and#160;communication skills/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Physical strength to handle carious dog breeds and sizes/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Observant, gentle, and patient when working with and walking dogs/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Eagerness to learn and grow within the pet care industry/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Must have a smart phone with the ability to text as well as download and use our scheduling software/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Must have a car with valid driver's license and automobile insurance/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"We assign dog walks within 5 miles of our staff's home so employees must live within 15 minutes of our service area (Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Newton, Lexington, Lincoln, or Weston)/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"4 relevant references (3#160;professional and 1 personal)/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Dog walking staff must commit to always being available for last minute walks (unless sick or previously requested off) during their agreed upon hours/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Occasional evening hours or weekends for client interviews may be necessary/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"Clean criminal background and clean driving records (criminal/background check required)/span/span/li/ulspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"If you're a dog enthusiast who meets these qualifications and shares our passion for compassionate pet care, we'd love to have you join our Pawsitive team. Apply today, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!/span/span