Pet Store Associate (PT)

Who are we?

City of Paws Pet Care is a pet retail store & community resource center located in Manayunk, Philadelphia. We are seeking responsible, dedicated pet lovers to join our team! If you're an animal lover and love working in a fast-paced, team-orientated retail environment, this job is meant for you!

Our store is located at 4167 Main St, in the bustling Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia.

What is the employment opportunity?

We are seeking a Store Associate to join our team! This role includes the following responsibilities:

• Assisting customers and their pets in our store
• Being knowledgeable on the products we carry
• Making recommendations based on pet's needs
• Fitting harnesses on dogs in the store
• Managing inventory and shelving products
• Cleaning and maintaining store
• Opening and/or closing the store each shift
• Assisting with additional projects on an as-needed basis

We are seeking candidates with open availability, willing to work weekdays as well as at least one weekend day a week. Weekend availability is required. Hours will range between 15-25 a week, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts as your availability allows. As a growing company, there's TONS of room to grow and advance into a management position.

Who is the ideal candidate?

• Warm, caring, and patient pet lover!
• Reliable, dependable and trustworthy
• Exceptional communication skills - must communicate effectively with management and customers
• Experience in retail, especially pet retail, is preferred but not required
• Professional and punctual
• Has a flexible schedule
• Has the ability to work independently and manage time wisely
• Be willing to foster long-term relationships with customers and their pets

Compensation & Benefits

Our associate roles are hourly positions, and compensation rates vary based on experience and job duties. This is a W2 position - we'll provide ongoing training and support from our dedicated team of pet professionals!

Our company offers the following benefits:

• IRA retirement plan with a company match
• Amazing discounts, including wholesale prices for all pet food and an associate discount on all non-food items
• FREE use of our self-wash tubs to bathe your dog
• Access to free product samples to try with your pets
• Flexible schedule and time off
• Growth-orientated company with a focus on employee success

What are the job requirements?

• Be consistently available per the job description above
• Have reliable transportation to get to/from work
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Own a smartphone with internet access
• Must agree to a full criminal background check
• Be willing to work evenings, weekends and some holidays
• Be able to carry out all of the job tasks listed in the job description
• Must adhere to all operational and safety standards outlined in the employee handbook

Apply now to join our team!

All offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check. By submitting this application, you are certifying that all of the information provided by you is true and complete, and you understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify you from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, by either party without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Powered by JazzHR

UIATyW17ps