Work at Beyond

We are hiring for a unique position with the opportunity to learn husbandry, behavior, and training between two daycare, boarding, and training businesses. Beyond the Walk and Beyond K9 are separate entities owned by Diane Orenchuk and Courtney Connors respectively. We have teamed up for this employment opportunity to offer a stable, reliable source of income for a qualified candidate. learn more about Courtney and Beyond K9 here

Locations: Beyond the Walk: Newton, NJ | Beyond K9: Far Hills area, NJ

• Gain experience working with/caring for dogs and learning canine behavior, health, training, and husbandry alongside Diane Orenchuk, Owner and Operator of Beyond the Walk, and Courtney Connors, Owner and Operator of Beyond K9.
• Opportunities to handle, play with, socialize, and walk dogs of a variety of breeds
• Transparent, understanding, and supportive team

Specifics

Experience Specialist is an part-time employee position. Beyond the Walk and Beyond K9 are separate businesses that support each other and are close knit with very similar care models and work responsibilities. Through partnering on this employment opportunity, we are able to offer an attractive quantity of hours per week and rate of pay. 

Hours

Between locations, weekly hours will average 20-29 hours per week. At times, there may be a need for more coverage during one week versus the next; for example, there may be several days needed with long hours, followed by a week off. As with most boarding-based businesses, weekends, summers, and holidays may be our busiest times of the year, therefore willingness and availability to work on Friday-Sunday and holidays and throughout summer is a must. Reasonable ability to work shifts needed on infrequent emergency basis also required. 

Pay & Benefits

• Probationary period of 45 days: $20/hr
• After probationary period: $22/hr
• After 1 year from hire: $25/hr
• Post-1 year annual raises based on performance and industry standard
• Federal holidays paid at time and a half, with travel time to/from working location on federal holidays
• Two weeks of paid time off to be used based on business availability with advanced notice
• Worker's compensation insurance and liability insurance coverage

Future Opportunities

Under both businesses, there may be future opportunities to take on training work as a trainer should the candidate currently be or, during their employment, become a trainer. Pay rates for training work can be discussed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all dogs in daycare/boarding care receive a humane level of care including, but not limited to feedings/socialization as directed, access to water, relief opportunities, exercise, comfortable living quarters, and mental stimulation
• Provide aforementioned requirements for dogs through tasks including, but not limited to preparing and providing meals/food and mental enrichment, providing exercise opportunities (yard play, walks, etc), and changing/cleaning bedding and food/water bowls
• Safely handle dogs per directives
• Clean, wash, sanitize bedding and bowls/toys
• Organize/sort supply items
• Janitorial duties including vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and other cleaning including grounds maintenance and waste management
• Follow all uniquely specific directives for each canine
• Infrequently: transportation of dogs to/from daycare/boarding (gas reimbursed; crash tested car crates provided as loaner for trips)

Qualifications

• 1+ year formal or informal experience caring for/handling dogs other than your own pet dogs (volunteer, foster, transport, adoptions, dog walking, pet sitting, training, vet office, grooming, etc.) Kennel environment experience without direct supervision a plus
• Basic knowledge of dog behavior and body language, dog gear/toys, body language, diffusing tense situations
• Open to learning and education relating to canines and client interactions
• Punctual, honest, patient, and responsible, able to communicate in fluent English with others through verbal, written, and cellular communications 
• Forward thinking, able to analyze/predict situations, and react swiftly
• Flexible throughout work day, ability to prioritize
• Committed to facilitating a safe and clean environment for all canines and humans and positive reinforcement training and handling principles
• Not hesitant to "get down and dirty"
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, handle dogs 100+ lbs, climb stairs, and complete a physically demanding workload
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable working in home-based and kennel environments
• Open to handling/learning about all breeds of dogs
• 20 years of age+ (due to insurance coverage)

Beyond the Walk is not currently hiring for independent contractor Wellness Technician positions nor trainer positions.