Dog Walker - Part-Time with PTO, 401(k) & $300 Bonus

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 11,375 - 15,925; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) payroll contributions

Bonus after 90 days

Paid training

Job summary

Windy City Paws in Chicago, IL is seeking a dependable Dog Walker for a part-time, W-2 role. You will follow dedicated weekday routes, take care of dogs and occasionally cats, and provide safe, enriching walks with GPS support and online scheduling.

The position offers paid training, education on dog and cat behavior, and benefits such as PTO and 401(k) contributions. A $300 bonus is available after a successful 90-day review.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. and a minimum age of 18.
• Available from 10am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.
• 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 and cats is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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 accidents and clean up litter boxes for cats.

Skills

Eligible to work in the U.S.

18 years old+

Available 10am-4pm

Reliable commute across Chicago areas

Smartphone with data plan

Dog/cat experience a plus

Job description

Windy City Paws in Chicago, IL is seeking a dependable Dog Walker for a part-time, W-2 role. You will follow dedicated weekday routes, take care of dogs and occasionally cats, and provide safe, enriching walks with GPS support and online scheduling.

The position offers paid training, education on dog and cat behavior, and benefits such as PTO and 401(k) contributions. A $300 bonus is available after a successful 90-day review.