Office Assistant

Administrative Assistant for Pig Rescue
Ross Mill Farm is a multi-service facility dedicated to the potbellied pig as a household companion pet. Recognized nationally for its training and development programs, the Farm’s techniques, services, and products have become the standard for quality and excellence in the care of this unique breed type.

The Farm, originally established in 1740, is nestled in the rolling hills of Bucks Country, Pennsylvania, one hour north of Philadelphia. Situated on 30 acres of pristine woods and streams, the historic fieldstone buildings and grounds, along with the Lodge… our main boarding facility… have been carefully modified to provide the perfect environment for the care of pet pigs.

Ross Mill Farm works hand-in-hand with Pig Placement Network, a 501c-3 charity. PPN works with animal shelters, humane societies, and pet pig owners to rescue and help place unwanted, abused, or abandoned pet pigs into new, loving homes. Pig Placement Network’s mission is to educate current and potential pet pig owners, veterinarians, shelters, and the general public on understanding what it takes to successfully and safely care and provide for the potbelly pig as a pet. Ross Mill Farm is the largest foster home for PPN pigs seeking their forever homes.

We are seeking a full-time Office Assistant to join our team. The Office Assistant will often work directly with the owner. The role of this position entails (among other things):

• Answering the phone

• Greeting farm visitors, customers, and pig-parent clients

• Processing orders

• Scheduling appointments

• Maintaining the farm calendar

• Managing fundraisers

• Learning the ins and outs of Ross Mill Farm and its relationship to Pig Placement Network

• Helping to recruit and train volunteers

• Collaborating and coordinating with administrative coworkers

• Problem-solving and trouble-shooting technological and other issues

• Multi-tasking

• Being punctual

• Working independently
• Assisting, at times, the Pig Caretaker staff in their tasks (if able), which include but are not limited to feeding pigs in indoor and outdoor pens, cleaning pens, doing laundry, washing dishes, scooping poop, scratching pig bellies

We are a small staff in a non-profit organization, which means we rely heavily on one another to fill in the gaps when necessary, to ensure that the needs of the pigs in our care are met on a daily basis.

On the technical side of the position, the ideal candidate will have a working or deep knowledge of:

• Google Workspace

• Excel

• Patreon

• Zoom

• Mailchimp

• Social Media Apps (TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.)

• Website editing/updating

• Non-profit organizations

• Fundraising
• AirTable

And as for you, you have management skills. You are mature, creative, communicative, adaptable, and organized. Being kind and compassionate will come in very handy, as you will talk with people needing to board or surrender their pigs who are often dealing with challenging or traumatic situations. Friendliness is a plus as well since you’ll often interact with tour groups and customers. Ideally, you also have enthusiasm and passion for the wonderful work we do to help pigs in need. It is important and inevitable that you will come to understand and appreciate the magnificence of pet pigs. If you come with an already established love for these little oinkers, even better.

It is preferred that you live within 15 miles of the farm in Jamison, PA. The hours of the job are 8:30-4:30. We would like you to be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Ross Mill Farm is a place like no other. The road into work is wooded on one side and parallels the meandering Neshaminy Creek on the other. Keep your eye out for a Great Blue Heron on your way in. When you arrive on the farm at 8:30, it’s peaceful and serene, perhaps even magical, any time of year. Your office is in a gorgeous, historic stone farmhouse with woodstoves and wood plank floors. You’ll need to stretch your legs or check in with your coworkers in The Lodge each day, which leaves you no choice but to go visit your favorite pigs or introduce yourself to any new arrivals who might be a little nervous. How great is that? Come for the job, stay for the pigs.

Please send your resume with a cover letter stating why you are qualified to be the Office Assistant at Ross Mill Farm. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,000.00 - $26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid 19 precautions are in place. Ross Mill is closed to visitors and masks must continue to be used while working with others and you must be fully vaccinated.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location