Dog Walker and Social Media Content Creator

Part-time, about 25 hours a week | $20 to $25 per hour, W-2 | Path to Full-Time | Hiring immediately Connecticut Shoreline area: Old Saybrook, Essex, Ivoryton, Centerbrook, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Old Lyme, Lyme, Deep River, Chester, Killingworth, East Lyme, Niantic. Shoreline Happy Paws has been trusted by local families since 2010. Our trained team walks and hikes dogs every week, and we want our neighbors to see the care behind every visit. That is your job: part dog walking, part telling our story. What You'll Do Walk and hike a regular group of dogs each week, with full trainingFilm and edit 3 short videos a week for Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookTake photos, design carousels in Canva, and post daily StoriesWrite captions in our warm, helpful voiceShare our Founder's weekly blog across our platformsCapture behind-the-scenes moments with the team and at community eventsTrack results and share a short monthly report on what is working Non-negotiables You show up and you communicate. On time, responsive, and a clear yes or noDogs come first. Safety always wins over getting the shotYou are comfortable on camera, and you have a portfolio of video, photo, and design work to shareEverything you make is real. Our content is 100% organic. No AI-written captions, no AI-generated images, no em dashes.You give and receive feedback openly, and you ask questions when something is unclearYou protect our clients' privacy. Nothing identifiable about their homes ever appears in a postYou own it. Once trained, the calendar runs without reminders Schedule Monday through Friday, generally 8am to 1pm or 9am to 2pmOccasional evening or weekend events, 1 to 2 hours, with advance noticeIn person: our Old Saybrook office, clients' homes, local trails, and events Pay And Benefits $20 to $25 per hour, based on your animal care and content creation experiencePaid time off and mileage reimbursementPaid training, including Pet First Aid and CPR certificationCamera equipment provided: Insta360, Meta glasses, and a HOVERAir drone Requirements 18 or older, with a valid driver's license and your own reliable carA smartphone that films in 4KAble to walk and hike several miles a day in all weather and handle dogs of all sizesBackground check and signed employment agreement Growth We promote from within. This role can grow to full time and into positions like Daily Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, and management. Finalists complete a paid test project ($150): a 30 to 45 second video filmed with one of our walkers. In your applicaiton, please provide examples of your part work or portfolio. Shoreline Happy Paws is an equal opportunity employer.