Chairdog (yes, a real dog)

THE ROLE

This is not a drill. We’re hiring. Not a “dog person”—a literal dog.

We’re looking for BARK’s 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 and work paw-in-paw with teams across creative, product, social, and more. They’ll be the top dog in all things taste-testing, toy-approving, and generally being a Very Good Boss.

WHO WE’RE SNIFFING FOR 

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

KEY DUTIES 

• Test new toys and treats with a rigorous play-and-sniff protocol.
• Appear in (and help create content for!) ads, social media content, and 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 and funding included).
• Preside over quarterly online meetings (total of 4) of the Dog Committee and give important feedback about licking, sniffing, tasting, de-fluffing and de-squeaking our upcoming toys and treats. 
• Within their year as Chairdog, attend (in-person) 1 visit to BARK HQ, plus 2-4 other events (press and media opps, photoshoots, BARK meetups, etc). Bonus points for barking during calls. BARK will provide and coordinate travel, all you have to do is show up!
• Pose and 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 and 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 skills—we’re 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 we’re happy to consider dog years. Puppy breath is not a disqualifier.
• Potty-trained preferred, but accidents won’t tank your performance review. We’ve all peed from excitement before.
• Demonstrated success in chewing, fetching, or strategic napping.
• Experience reacting to squeaks, crinkles, and peanut butter with enthusiasm.
• Must work well with others, both human and hound. No biting co-workers unless playfully and 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 you’re Chairdog
• All the toys and treats to test!

LOCATION

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

This is more than a job. It’s 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 today—and help us redefine leadership, one tail wag at a time.

ABOUT BARK 

Here at BARK, we love dogs and their people. We’re looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (we’re not kidding). Think Disney for dogs -- we make magic for dogs and their people through our products, events, and experiences.
Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, and our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats and clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys and treats to the dogs across the world and use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives and ways to make magic between dogs and their people. We’ve 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.

So, your pup wants to be Chairdog? Excellent. 

Here’s what you’ll 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 dog’s likes, dislikes, spotlight comfort, and overall vibe
• A tagline (if your dog was on reality TV)
• A walkout song (you know, for when they enter a room)
• A headshot (doesn’t need to be professional—derpy is welcome)
• A short video (30–60 seconds) showing us who your dog really is.

We recommend starting with the video—you’ll be asked to upload it at the end of the form . No need to overthink it—we’re looking for weird, wonderful personalities, not production value.

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

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

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

You’ll be notified after each step. Yes, Zoom etiquette for dogs is loose. No, we don’t expect your pup to behave.

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