You can submit an application online at stlsitter.com in just a few minutes! Our hiring manager will reach out once your application has been reviewed to update you on the status.

You will be paid directly by the client at time of departure. Clients have the option to pay you via cash, check, or Venmo!  

No. STL Sitter has set rates for sitters! As of Oct. 19, 2020 - all sitters are owed the set rate of $15/hour for any casual or consistent care appointment. Additional rates or fees may apply and are dependent on the details of the appointment.

Sitters are allowed the flexibility of making their own schedule! We only require that you have 4 available time slots open for the proceeding 60 days, each with a minimum of 3 hours, to remain active. Some sitters work 100 hours a month, some work 10, the choice is yours!

Sitters are compensated for cancellations if made within 3 hours of the appointment, for the inconvenience! You will receive the Full Amount Owed if cancelled within this time.

*The Full Amount Owed: This amount will be based upon the time the provider was scheduled & confirmed for online. 

Yes! Sitters charge clients 0.58 cents/mile for any driving that is requested, in addition to the hourly rate.

You will have 24/7 access to edit your online availability calendar. If you are showing avaialble for a date and time a client is requesting and they select you, you will recieve a text and email notification with all the details and have the option to confirm or decline. Once you confirm, your schedule is automatically blocked off and you are expected to arrive as scheduled!

Normal business hours are M-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 7am-12pm. Email is preferred for any questions or concerns you may have.

After-hours our emergency line can be contacted by calling and leaving a voicemail for our on-call manager.

We require all sitters to be 18+, have a clean background check and driving record, be CPR certified, and have ample childcare experience with refrences included. (we can help you obtain the Background check, Driving record, and CPR certification!)

All applicants are required to attend an in-person interview with our office manager before moving forward with the hiring process.

After you attend an interview session, we have a 14 day turnaround time to complete all necessary activation requirements if an offer is extended. Most sitters complete these steps within 1 week if they are eager to begin working!

Yes! We have many "seasonal" sitters on staff who live in STL but go away to college. We will coordinate an interview for a time you are in town and activate your profile during any months you are in STL and available to sit!