Bushy Hill Nature Center is looking for a part-time temporary farm hand / animal caretaker, starting in mid-October and ending in late winter or early spring (to be determined). Duties include feeding, mucking stalls and pasture, cleaning water buckets, putting animals in & out, grooming, etc. Small reptile care tasks (water, cleaning, feeding) are required as well. May occasionally be asked to give short tours of the farm to the public or school groups; we are open to the public and as such this role requires the ability to communicate appropriately with community members and visitors. The ideal candidate will show up to work regardless of external circumstances as the animals do not take days off. Animal experience is preferred but not required; we are willing to train, but you must be comfortable with being around large animals. This is a laid-back environment where you are often by yourself with the animals, so you must be independent and able to manage your own time / stay on task. Must be able to commute yourself to Ivoryton, CT.

Animals:

2 goats 2 donkeys 3 rabbits Chickens 1 snake 1 turtle Expansion and addition of farm animals is likely in the coming months.

Hours:

Saturday 8-11 & 2-4 Sunday 8-11 (occasional PM shift as well) 2 to 3 additional shifts (AM or PM) available during the week as interested Willing to shift times to be compatible with your schedule within reason. Please do not use AI to apply for this position.

Pay:

$18.00 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 - 16.0 per week

Work Location:

In person