Positions: [Software Engineer]  [Online Ad Sales Associate]  [Part-time Receptionist]

Dogster is always growing and we're always looking for rock-solid Software Engineers to help us expand our product offerings. The ideal candidates combines strong PHP programming skills; experience building complex web applications using HTML, JavaScript and CSS; and a thorough understanding of MYSQL databases. If your LAMP skills are different but parallel we'd still be happy to ehar about them. This candidate should be interested in working in a start-up environment where flexibility, creativity and drive are required.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle (discovery, design, coding, design, implementation and maintenance). Additionally, the ideal candidate will also be expected to participate in technology, product, marketing and business initiatives outside their area of expertise.

Required Skills:

• 2-3 years experience with one or more of: PHP, Ruby, Java, C, Python, Perl or Tcl
• 1-2 years experience developing complex web applications
• Experience using XML, XML DOM, JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks
• Thorough understanding HTML, CSS and XHTML
• A passion for creating wonderful user interfaces

Send to: jobs@dogster.com

You are smart, competitive, outgoing and personable. You are exceptionally well organized and have the ability to research and identify who the right person to close the deal with is. You will report to the CFO.

Expectations

• You have experience creating target lists, as you will be responsible for building, growing and maintaining advertising client lists.
• You will monitor campaigns and ensure campaign delivery, manage campaign performance and make optimization recommendations.
• You can talk to anybody.
• You have outstanding telephone skills. (You can talk on the phone all day.)
• You can concentrate on more then one thing at a time.
• You want more out of a job then just a pay-check.

The ideal candidate will understand how our business model impacts the greater web marketplace. They will demonstrate the ability to think creatively, and work well in close quarters. They will have the ability to manage stress well and juggle multiple account challenges at once. 2-3 years of advertising sales experience with a minimum 1 year of online sales experience essential. Outstanding telephone skills, demonstrated analytical ability, BS/BA degree and proven sales and account service achievements are required.

Send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@dogster.com

The ideal candidate will know what it means to work at a fast-paced, rapidly-growing profitable start-up, and be inspired to help push the envelope in creating the best user experience for our vibrant, passion-centric sites.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Answer phones and greet visitors
2. Manage incoming & outgoing mail (USPS, UPS, Fed Ex)
3. Maintain site store correspondence and mail merchandise
4. Other duties as needed

1. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills
2. Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
3. Willing to take initiative and take on responsibilities beyond the scope of the job description
4. Familiarity with or willingness to learn desktop software, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (knowledge of PowerPoint not required but helpful)
5. Passion for your work
6. Knowledge and understanding of the internet
7. An understanding of the deep bond between pets and humans

Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@dogster.com and include "Receptionist" in the subject of your email.