Lead Pet Care Professional

MixyPaws • New York, NY

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About The Position

MixyPaws is hiring a part-time Lead Pet Care Professional in New York. The role involves managing dog-walking routes and key duties across service areas, helping ensure dogs receive walks during emergencies, supporting new staff during training, and handling newly acquired client routes. The position is described as W-2 employment and offers a guaranteed schedule; however, the posting gives two different weekly-hour figures: 20 hours in the introduction and 25 working hours in the position details. Pay is $19.00 per hour, with the position details stating $475.00 weekly. Additional hours and paid services may be available based on business demand. Evening and weekend walks and pet sitting for dogs and cats may also be available.

The role requires weekday availability from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility. Candidates should be reliable and punctual, communicate effectively, know New York neighborhoods, be able to work in diverse weather and walk for extended periods, and have experience with clients and dogs. Applicants must be at least 18, authorized to work in the U.S., and have a smartphone with a data plan for communication and walk tracking.

Requirements

• Availability Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Ability to navigate diverse weather conditions and engage in extended walking hours.
• Knowledge of New York neighborhoods.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years old.
• Experience interfacing with clients and canine companions.
• A smartphone with a data plan for communication and walk tracking.

Nice To Haves

• Not specified.

Responsibilities

• Travel to service areas to manage dog-walking routes or handle key duties.
• Provide coverage during emergencies so dogs can receive their walks.
• Accompany new staff on training and observation routes.
• Manage newly acquired client routes and distribute marketing materials in strategic locations.
• Respond promptly to staff and client communications.
• Help document staff adherence to performance and safety standards.
• Audit employee onboarding, key management, and client account details.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Staff referral program.
• Opportunities for additional work, including evening and weekend walks and pet sitting for dogs and cats.
• Pathways for professional advancement within MixyPaws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed