Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:*

• Feed and water animals according to their specific needs and schedules
• Monitor the health and well-being of animals, promptly reporting any concerns to the farm manager.
• Assist with general animal care tasks such as grooming, cleaning and administering medications.
• Maintain clean and organized barns, stalls, and animal living areas.
• Ordering and maintaining of supplies and food for animals
• Support maintaining gates and other spaces that the animals use in order to keep them safe.
• Collaborate with the programs team for any student programing needs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to lift 60-80 lbs
• Knowledge of horses, sheep, donkeys, chickens and other small animals
• Equine therapy experience preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in the equine industry (post high school) preferred
• Experience working with horses and as a wrangler
• Passionate about working with at risk youth
• Must hold valid driver’s license for at least the past 3 years and have a clean driving record

Pay range:  $16 per hour

Other:

Shared bedroom available for $300.00 per month

Meals included

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive.  They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.  The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.