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Mobile Adoption Van Driver | Part-time

Hearts & Bones Rescue
New York, NY

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Job Details

Part-time
$200 - $250 a day

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Outdoor work experience
Unloading
Moving
Adhering to traffic regulations
Driver's License
Dog handling
Passenger van operation

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

Hearts & Bones Rescue (“HBR”) is seeking a responsible part-time driver with a deep love for animals capable of driving our new mobile adoption van in and around NYC and the Tri-State area for weekend adoption events. Working with dogs is physically demanding, sometimes unpredictable, challenging, and most of all – rewarding!

The mobile adoption van driver is primarily responsible for the safe and timely transportation of canines to adoption events in the greater Tri-State area, including in NYC. This position requires a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to drive a large van (26 feet) and care for the animals onboard. This job requires the ability to load and unload dogs as they depart and arrive.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that animals are provided with a comfortable, safe transport between locations, in a clean, secure vehicle while adhering to best practices for companion animal transports.
Clean out and organize the van before, during, and after events
Provide all animals on board with their needs, including but not limited to water, food, or medications, and safely walk dogs during relief breaks throughout the trip, as needed.
Efficiently communicate with staff while on the road and during events, ensure and communicate any escalation issues that may arise immediately.
Support pre-planning process of assigning dogs to kennels, and other ongoing logistics involved in animal transport.
Maintain a clean and orderly interior and exterior of the vehicle, including keeping the exterior of the vehicle clean and presentable.
Communicate immediately with HBR staff on any vehicle issues, concerns, or incidents.
As needed, coordinate with other staff members to get the van serviced, including trips to conduct maintenance and repair.

Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (no moving violations and no at-fault accidents, as verified by background check); previous professional driving experience is preferred.
Previous experience with animal handling is a must as this position will be handling pets of a variety of temperaments and sizes. Knowledge of dog behavior and body language is helpful, and a passion for animals and animal advocacy is a requirement.
Must be detail oriented and able to follow set processes and procedures.
Must collaborate well with a wide variety of people (staff, volunteers, potential adopters, representatives of partner organizations)
The ability to excel in a fast-paced, often high stress environment.
This job requires physical labor and will involve cleaning. Work is performed on the road and outdoors, and will require working weekends and potentially holidays.
Must be at least 25 years old with some prior work experience.
Must be eligible to work in the US.
Must live within an hour of New York City.
Must be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
We are a smoke and drug-free workplace. This includes vaping and cannabis in any form.
References and background checks will be conducted.

Work Conditions:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee should be prepared to be able to physically lift 50 lbs and drive as needed.
Must be available on weekends (2-4 days per month)
This position will involve travel throughout the city to various partners, adoption events, and transport arrivals.

This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned.

There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary.

Compensation:

This is a part-time, contract position.
$200-250 per diem, depending on experience.

To Apply: Please email your resume and a brief introduction to [email protected].

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