Overview
Dog Handler & Front Desk Coordinator – Must Love Dogs! Jobs in New York, NY at D is for Doggy Hudson Yards
We are looking for a versatile, reliable "dog person" for a dual-capacity role. You will split your time between Front Desk Reception (being the face of our business) and Dog Handling (being the heart of our playroom).
Your Responsibilities
Front Desk & Client Relations
- Be the Ambassador: Greet clients and pups with energy; oversee day-to-day store flow.
- Communications: Manage emails, inquiries, and online reservation requests.
- Logistics: Check dogs in/out, collect grooming/care instructions, and run daily invoices.
- Health Oversight: Organize medication schedules and manage general facility reports.
Dog Handling & Safety
- Active Supervision: Monitor dog behavior and play styles in a cage-free environment.
- Attentive Care: Interact with dogs of all sizes; ensure they are happy and hydrated.
- Maintenance: Keep the facility sparkling clean (cleaning up after pups is part of the job!) and provide walks as needed.
- Reliability: Treat every dog with the extreme responsibility required for a living animal.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 1+ year of Reception experience and 2+ years of professional dog handling (preferred).
- Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills (phone and in-person) and high attention to detail.
- Schedule: Must be on time for all shifts. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is a major plus.
- Physicality: Must be comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and being active throughout the shift.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please tell us about your experience with dogs, professionally or personally (or both!)
Work Location: In person
Title: Dog Handler & Front Desk Coordinator – Must Love Dogs!
Company: D is for Doggy Hudson Yards
Location: New York, NY
