Retreat Farm seeks one part-time person with the experience, personality, and skills necessary to help care for Retreat Farm’s animal population. This position requires previous experience working with large animals, and preference will be given to candidates with experience managing medical needs for both equines and ruminants; a number of our farm animals are aged and require close attention. The ideal candidate will have experience recognizing signs of various medical problems, and should be comfortable giving medications under the direction of the Manager of Animal Care.
Retreat Farm serves as a vital community resource, stewarding 500+ acres of forest and farmlands, 10+ miles of trails, and a farmstead with eight historic buildings. As a nonprofit, Retreat Farm facilitates a variety of programs to connect people to the land and to one another, and it serves over 80,000 visitors annually.
The Animal Care Assistant reports to the Manager of Animal Care, and is a member of Retreat Farm’s farm, lands, and facilities team, working in partnership with all Retreat Farm staff and occasional volunteers.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include care, feeding, and ensuring the health of our resident animal population including an ox (Carlos), a donkey, and goats. Day-to-day responsibilities include feeding, watering, cleaning up after, and helping to monitor the health of the Farm’s current animal population.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate:
● has broad farm-based experience including the care and feeding of large farm animals.
● can operate a tractor and skid steer.
● can lift 50 lbs., and lift repeatedly (e.g., when moving loads of hay).
● has strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a farm and lands management team.
● can recognize the signs of various medical problems in large animals, including colic, choke, and bloat.
Instructions for Applying: Please apply through Indeed.com, and share a resume and a statement letting us know why you are a good fit for this position. In addition to work experience, please include any non-paid large animal experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled.
https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-animal-care-assistant-03b1c9f63baf…
Compensation:
● Pay range: $20-22.00 per hour based on skills and experience, 8-10 hours per week
Schedule:
● Flexible shifts determined in coordination with all farm staff
● Some weekend shifts will be required
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Retreat Farm believes employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving its goals. The organization seeks to recruit, develop, and retain staff who reflect the diverse communities it serves. All candidates who meet the qualification requirements are encouraged to apply. Retreat Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.