Equine & Livestock Care Specialist Good Pickin' Farm Westford, MA Job Details Part-time $18•$25 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Sweeping In-person customer service Maintenance Driver's License Attention to detail Manual handling Full Job Description Equine and Livestock Care Specialist(s) Job Description Good Pickin' Farm in is hiring an Equine and Livestock Care Specialist to support the care and health of all animals at Good Pickin' Farm. In this hands-on animal care role, you will perform feeding, watering, and basic care to the farm's equines and other livestock as well as routine cleaning of animals pens and shelters. The ideal candidate will also be able to interact with farm visitors, providing structured, hands on animals experiences to the public, such as tours and interactive animal visit experiences. This role is critical in helping to ensure the farm remains healthy for animals and clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. This position works a regular 15•30 hours a week and does include one weekend day each week . If you have equine and livestock care experience and enjoy working outdoors year-round, we encourage you to apply! For the right candidate, we offer an opportunity to grow through ongoing, hands on and supported learning in the safe handling of equines and livestock, including illness and injury care and gaining experience working with pony rides and pony grooming experiences for farm visitors as well as assisting with riding lessons while working towards getting a Massachusetts State Riding Instructor's License. These positions can be separate or combined, depending on the background and interest of the applicant. Job Responsibilities•Equine Care Specialist 1 to 3 years experience working around equines. Ability to independently provide routine basic care to equines, including but not limited to, feeding, watering, leading, and blanketing. Identify and report animal health and welfare issues, safety concerns, or property maintenance needs. Barn chores, including stall cleaning, sweeping, paddock picking and distributing hay and grain, as needed. Follow all safety procedures while working around equipment, animals, and farm visitors. Support a positive farm experience by maintaining high standards of appearance across the property. Preferred Equine knowledge sufficient to independently lead, groom, and tack horses. Ability to or interest in learning to assist with horseback riding lessons, pony rides, and horse grooming with visitors. Job Responsibilities•Livestock Care Specialist 1 to 3 years experience working around livestock. Perform feeding and watering of livestock on the farm. Identify and report animal health and welfare issues, safety concerns, or property maintenance needs. Perform cleaning of a variety of animal enclosures, pens, paddocks, and shelters. Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of barns and animal enclosures, including light fencing and shelter repairs as needed. Follow all safety procedures while working around equipment, pedestrians, animals, and traffic. Support a positive farm experience by maintaining high standards of appearance across the property. Preferred Interest in and ability to work with the public and animals including giving tours of the farm and leading animal visits for groups. The ability to interact effectively with small and large group and all ages around animal safety and education. Physical demands Remain standing and walking for the duration of a work shift. Must be able to lift and/or move, without assistance 10 pounds at a time regularly, 50 pounds frequently. Ability to withstand exposure to inclement weather (rain, snow, sleet, freezing temperatures, etc.). Qualifications Required Ability to interact effectively with the public in an educational and farm setting. Valid non-commercial driver's license. Hours to be determined in conjunction with the right candidate, but must include one weekend day per week. Competencies Ability to work independently. Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency. Organized with attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of community groups including students, parents, staff, and farm visitors. Ability to analyze situations for safety and accurately take prompt and appropriate action. Ability to partner and coordinate with other employees to accomplish the farm's goals. Additional eligibility requirements Able to successfully complete CORI, and SORI checks. Salary $18•25 per hour depending on experience and level of ability to work independently with equines and farm programming.

Pay:

$18.00•$25.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0•30.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person