Holiday Season Chicagoland Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Holiday Season Chicagoland Dog Walker and Pet Sitter Green Paws Chicago is proud to have a team of dedicated Pet Care Specialists with a passion for animals that translates into better care. Our employees set the standard for customer service and pet advocacy, walking dogs, visiting cats/small animals, and servicing clients with the love and care they deserve. We are currently looking for a Pet Care Specialist (Dog Walker) to join our team of pet-loving individuals. This is an opportunity to thrive in an independent work environment, enjoy the fresh air, get exercise walking, and spend your time improving the lives of dogs and cats while earning a living. This position is full-time, and to be able to maintain a flexible schedule, our newest Pet Care Specialist should have at least 6-8 hours of open availability between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday. You should also be available on some evenings and weekends and ideally be open to overnight sittings. We look for a minimum of a one-year commitment. Pet care experience strongly preferred. Qualifications of our ideal Pet Care Specialist at Green Paws Chicago: Excellent pet handling skills and pet intuition. You must be comfortable working with dogs of varying sizes and breeds. Prior experience with dogs and/or cats is preferred. Dependability and trustworthiness, strong time management skills Excellent customer service and communication skills, able to remain professional and courteous with customers at all times Comfortable and adept at getting around the city safely Strong sense of direction and ability to navigate Chicago effectively Able to work through all seasons and weather that Chicago has to offer Ability to pass a criminal background check Benefits of working for Green Paws Chicago: Competitive pay Access to Supplemental Insurance and Retirement Savings Workload Flexibility, how much you earn is largely determined by you and the workload you take on We only do private walks; i.e., visits with one family’s pet(s) at a time -- no pack walking Optimized geographic routes and schedules with regular clients and pets Office support to manage client relationships and marketing Our Pet Care Specialists set their own schedules, largely determining their own income earning potential. For Pet Care Specialists employed by us, the annual gross earnings ranged from just under $34,000 to just over $42,000. Green Paws Chicago is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr greenPAWSchicago