Job Description

Windy City Paws is looking for a dependable person to join our professional team as a Dog Walker ! This is a part-time, W-2 employed position that receives benefits like paid time off and 401(k) payroll contributions. You will also be eligible for a $300 bonus after a successful 90-day performance review. Additionally, you will be provided with paid training and education on dog behavior throughout your tenure with us!

As a Windy City Paws Dog Walker , you'll be committed to providing our clients with the highest level of care and attention:

• Prepare the dog or dogs in each household to go outside with the appropriate gear (leash, harness, etc.).
• Provide fun and enriching playtime for the full duration of the service (typically 30 or 60 minutes for dog walks or 2 hours for a pet sit).
• Provide food, water, and/or medication per client instructions and Windy City Paws provided training.
• Clean up after dogs outside on walks and inside the homes if there are messes or accidents.

Chicago Service Areas: Andersonville, Avondale, Bucktown, Gold Coast, Irving Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Loop, North Center, Old Town, Ravenswood, River North, Roscoe Village, South Loop, Streeterville, West Loop, Wicker Park

Qualifications:

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. and a minimum age of 21.
• Availability each weekday (Monday through Friday) between 10am to 4pm.
• Ability to commute to and around select Chicago Service Areas (listed above).
• Capable of withstanding all weather conditions outside and several hours of walking each day.
• A smartphone with a data plan for communication and tracking walks.
• Prior experience with dogs is a plus, but not required. A love for dogs is required!

Compensation:

• Starting pay is $16.20 per hour for regular weekday hours.
• Pay for evening hours (5pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday) and weekend hours (8am to 8pm, Saturday & Sunday) is $22.50 per hour
• The majority of our part-time Dog Walkers work between 10 to 25 hours per week
• Windy City Paws pays employees per hour, so the commute time between dog walking and pet sitting appointments is compensated

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,

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