Job Description
We are the Best in Boston. Join our team and do your best work with us!
Since 2003, The Dog Scoop has pioneered the Open Pack doggy daycare concept. A "Best of Boston" pick, we are known as a place where dogs can play, socialize, and relax. We offer competitive wages, health insurance options and provide opportunities for career growth. You will help dogs be calm, happy, and healthy in this position. All while working with a dedicated team who shares the same goals!
The position:
- Dog Daycare Associate (we have multiple shifts available)
- Daytime shifts normally run 7am to 2/3pm.
- Evening shifts normally run 11am to 7pm.
- Ovenight shifts may run 3/5pm to 730am.
- Weekend shifts normally run 9am to 5pm.
*There is some measure of flexibility for most of our shifts.
Compensation:
$18 - $20 / hour (positions start at $18 per hour, with a compensation increase to $20 per hour at 90 days)
$2800 - $3200 / month
- Health Insurance available for full-time employees
- 401K employer-sponsored retirement account for full-time employees
- Salary is available for motivated employees who are performing at a high level
- Free daycare services and boarding for your dog
- Flexible schedules (we are open 365 days per year, and you are expected to work some of the holidays and weekends)
- Part-time and full-time staff will have the option of additional work opportunities.
The responsibilities:
- Create a safe and positive environment for our client's dogs (the Open Pack concept that we embrace encourages monitored group play).
- Ensuring the daycare area remains clean by removing pet waste and general environmental cleaning.
- Work independently but contribute to the team effort as a team player.
- Practice time management to ensure all tasks (cleaning, feeding, etc.) assigned are completed on schedule.
- We are hiring for both Overnight and Daytime shifts, if you are interested in either opportunity or both, please apply.
The ideal candidate:
- The candidate should have an innate desire to care for animals while ensuring their safety. An honest, patient, and enthusiastic candidate who can provide our client's dogs with the highest possible care.
- Associates need to be alert, calm, and confident.
- Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude and a desire to learn are just as important. This is a learning environment.
- This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs. We promote from within, and our company is growing. Many staff members have been with us for multiple years.
- You are prepared to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. You will have time to rest and attend to personal responsibilities during the day. No prior experience is required, but candidates who have worked overnight shifts in the past will be given special consideration.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,