THE ROLE

This is not a drill. Were hiring. Not a dog persona literal dog.

Were looking for BARKs first Chairdog of its Dog Committee to lead the pack. As Chairdog, for up to one year, your pup will report directly to our CEO & work paw-in-paw with teams across creative, product, social, & more. Theyll be the top dog in all things taste-testing, toy-approving, & generally being a Very Good Boss.

WHO WERE SNIFFING FOR 

Were on a (very real) hunt for a visionary pup (and their human representative) with big ideas, a bigger heart, & a nose for taking playtime seriously. Someone whos not afraid to roll over corporate expectations & shake paws with the future. The ideal Chairdog is equal parts squeaky toy savant & snack connoisseur. They're camera-ready, snuggle-certified, & capable of sleeping through quarterly reviews. Must love dogs (duh). Its a dog-squeak-dog world, after all.

KEY DUTIES 

• Test new toys & treats with a rigorous play-and-sniff protocol.
• Appear in (and help create content for!) ads, social media content, & broadcast spots with zero stage fright (regard for personal space not required).
• Lead monthly all-paws Zoom meetings 
• Advise on canine-first charities BARK donates towards support (belly rubs & funding included).
• Preside over quarterly online meetings (total of 4) of the Dog Committee & give important feedback about licking, sniffing, tasting, de-fluffing & de-squeaking our upcoming toys & treats. 
• Within their year as Chairdog, attend (in-person) 1 visit to BARK HQ, plus 2-4 other events (press & media opps, photoshoots, BARK meetups, etc). Bonus points for barking during calls. BARK will provide & coordinate travel, all you have to do is show up!
• Pose & serve as the face of exclusive BARK merch in photoshoots.
• Provide unsolicited feedback during team meetings (e.g. barking, sneezing, walking across keyboards).
• Advise the humans at BARK on selecting a dog-first charity to receive a $50,000 donation.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness to learn new tricks (or not, whatever).
• Fluent in basic commands & tail-based communication.
• Pro at looking important while doing nothing.
• Good at ignoring emails but responding instantly to the sound of a bag opening.
• Must possess strong computer skillswere looking for someone who can confidently step on a keyboard at least twice a day.
• Your human cannot be a current or former employees of BARK.

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: 2 years life experience. But were happy to consider dog years. Puppy breath is not a disqualifier.
• Potty-trained preferred, but accidents wont tank your performance review. Weve all peed from excitement before.
• Demonstrated success in chewing, fetching, or strategic napping.
• Experience reacting to squeaks, crinkles, & peanut butter with enthusiasm.
• Must work well with others, both human & hound. No biting co-workers unless playfully & with consent.

HOW YOU (AND YOUR HUMAN REPRESENTATIVE) WILL BE COMPENSATED (PLUS PERKS!)

• $50,000 value in cash
• A free subscription to BarkBox as long as youre Chairdog
• All the toys & treats to test!

LOCATION

Our HQ is in NYC, but were remote-friendly. We gladly accept applicants from couch corners & sunny spots all over the United States..

This is more than a job. Its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be the first-ever Chairdog at a company built for dogs, by dogs. So if your dog has what it takes to lead the pack, apply todayand help us redefine leadership, one tail wag at a time.

ABOUT BARK 

Here at BARK, we love dogs & their people. Were looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (were not kidding). Think Disney for dogs -- we make magic for dogs & their people through our products, events, & experiences.

Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, & our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats & clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys & treats to the dogs across the world & use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives & ways to make magic between dogs & their people. Weve since expanded into other offerings as well, as we aim to become THE Dog Company for every family with a four-legged, belly-scratch-loving, interspecies family member.

HOW TO APPLY

So, your pup wants to be Chairdog? Excellent. 

Heres what youll need to submit:

• Basic info about your pup (name, nicknames, breed guess, location)
• Optional: Social media handle if your dog has a fanbase
• Questions about your dogs likes, dislikes, spotlight comfort, & overall vibe
• A tagline (if your dog was on reality TV)
• A walkout song (you know, for when they enter a room)
• A headshot (doesnt need to be professionalderpy is welcome)
• A short video (3060 seconds) showing us who your dog really is.

We recommend starting with the videoyoull be asked to upload it at the end of the form . No need to overthink itwere looking for weird, wonderful personalities, not production value.

Need inspiration? Pretend you're submitting your dog to a talent agency for unhinged geniuses. 

INTERVIEW PROCESS

If selected to move forward, you'll go through a delightfully weird 2 step interview process:

1. Unboxing & Unleashing (Well send a BarkBox. Your dog opens it live.)
2. The Final Sniff (A chat with BARKs leadership team about what your dog stands for)

Youll be notified after each step. Yes, Zoom etiquette for dogs is loose. No, we dont expect your pup to behave.

**This role may be ridiculous, but were taking it seriously. Real applications only please!