What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker position at Sunrise Community Farm Center?
At Sunrise Community Farm Center, our small animals play a big role by giving campers and community members the opportunity to learn the skill of animal communication with all sorts of cute, fuzzy, scaly, or shy animals. We work alongside chickens, geese, turkeys, guinea pigs, rabbits, goats, and pigs to teach about caring for animals and exploring the CRAFTS of Partnership. We are seeking a motivated young person who is looking for experience with animals AND kiddos. We are looking for someone who is motivated and will stick to an organized schedule for feeding, watering, cleaning, and all around caring for our animals. Experience is desired but a hard work ethic and willingness to learn will be considered as well. Our current animal caretaker drives one of our afterschool vans on three afternoons per week to pick up kids at school and bring them to the farm. We are looking for someone with flexibility to do this as well.
Requirements:
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Feeding, watering, and cleaning all small animal enclosures daily
- Working with after school care, mini camps, and summer programs to facilitate farm education
- Initiative to see and do tasks that were not specifically outlined by management. Animals have varying needs and you must be able to anticipate them.
- Ability to stick to a regimented chore schedule and manage time independently
- Comfortable working outside in the elements and getting dirty throughout the day
- Assist with visitors to the farm on Saturdays
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Previous small animal care experience
- Excellent communication and work ethic
- Childcare experience
Schedule:
- Weekdays required
- Full time, 40 hours per week
- Must be on-time and prepared for work each day.
Benefits / Perks:
- Work in a fun environment
- Access to shared garden produce / eggs when available
- Opportunities for additional training with experienced farm staff
We close on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day, and 4th of July. However, animals require care every day. Must be willing to share animal care duties on some holidays.
Bonus: There are on-site living quarters available in exchange for work hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Please elaborate on your experience working with animals.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $12