Office Manager & Dog Walker

Pay: $27 per hour

Hours: M-F 10am-3pm (25 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid remote and in the field

Job Description: West Medford (WeMe) Dog Walking is hiring an Office Manager that will fill in for walkers as needed. This is a brand new role here at WeMe Dog Walking and we are looking for someone who is technologically savvy and business minded but also can’t imagine sitting behind a desk all day everyday! The ideal Office Manager/Dog Walker is organized and systematic, has some experience managing the books for a small company (preferred), and most importantly, absolutely adores dogs and being outside!

Approximately 65% of time would be spent working from home and 35% in the field, varying from week to week.

Responsibilities of Office Manager:

• Owner of our scheduling platform:
• Manage the daily schedule of all walkers (ie. assign and adjust walkers based on groups, routes, and customer/business needs)
• Keep all client profiles up to date with current information and vet records
• Communicate with pet owners about any schedule changes or special requests
• Help with basic accounting/bookkeeping:
• QuickBooks owner
• Biweekly payroll for small staff
• Expense tracking
• Weekly customer billing
• Be available for any time sensitive questions from walkers or customers throughout the day
• Support with marketing, advertising, and Instagram
• Manage the company inbox and phone

Responsibilities on an average day as a Dog Walker:

• Review daily schedule and instructions
• Pick up and drop off dogs on time
• Transport dogs to hiking or walking area
• Leash dogs and calmly engage the group or pup to ensure their focus is on the handler
• Hike/walk, and enjoy the adventure while maintaining safety and engagement for all pups
• Pick up poop along the way
• Ensure all dogs are provided water
• Wipe off paws and bellies
• Return the pups back home, following any instructions from the owners
• Provide any necessary updates or pictures

Requirements:

• Lover of all dogs
• Possess a high level of comfort interacting with dogs individually and in groups
• Love of the outdoors (even when it’s a not so beautiful day)
• Experience working with dogs is a plus, but not required. We will train the right candidate!
• Experience with basic accounting/bookkeeping is a plus, but not required
• Pass a background check
• Have reliable access to and use of a vehicle to transport dogs
• Clean driving record

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Medford, MA 02155