What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caregiver Barn Closer position at Goats of Anarchy?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as an Animal Caregiver Barn Closer, where your passion for animal welfare and hands-on care will make a meaningful difference. In this vital role, you will be responsible for putting our animals "to bed" for the night. Your role will include closing barns, and ensuring all animals are properly fed and cared for at the end of each day. Your attention to detail, animal handling skills, and commitment to safety will help maintain a secure and nurturing environment for our animals. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with a variety of species, including goats, sheep, pigs, alpacas, and birds, in a compassionate farm setting.
Days: Saturdays and Sundays from 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Duties
- Feed dinners, hay, and provide fresh water to animals at the end of each day
- Guide each animal to their assigned stalls for the night
- Securely close barns and animal enclosures and ensure all animals are safely contained at the end of each shift
- Learn animal's names and personalities to better assess health status, behavior, and overall well-being
- Assist other areas of the sanctuary with closing duties
Skills
- Must love animals and respect our belief that animals are here with us, not for us
- Animal handling experience is a plus, but will train the right individual
- Our animals still need care in inclement weather. Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures, rain, or snow.
- Living within 30 minutes of Hampton, NJ is preferred
- Must drive RTV around the farm. Will train.
- Attention to detail is required.
- This role requires an individual who is eager to contribute to the well-being of animals while maintaining high standards of detail and safety protocols. If you are passionate about animal care and possess the necessary skills listed above, we invite you to bring your compassion for farmed animals to our team!
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 9.0 – 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18