What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanctuary Support Roles position at Ironwood Pig Sanctuary?
About the Organization
For 25 years, Ironwood Pig Sanctuary has been a national leader in rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for pot-bellied pigs in need. As the largest sanctuary for pot-bellied pigs in the country, Ironwood provides lifelong refuge, compassionate care, and advocacy for more than 1,100 pigs—650 on-site and another 450 in foster homes throughout the region.
Despite years of progress, the need for safe homes continues to grow as irresponsible breeding and misrepresentation of these intelligent animals persist. With an annual budget of $3.5–4 million, Ironwood operates with a dedicated team committed to ensuring each pig can live a happy, healthy, and secure life. The team includes 34 full-time-equivalent staff and an additional 15-20 part-time and seasonal workers with around 20 staff onsite at the Sanctuary each day. The team is currently led by its Co-Founders with a management team that oversees Pig Care at the Sanctuary, facilities, the sponsorship program, and the foster pig program.
Located just north of Tucson, Ironwood Pig Sanctuary is part of a dynamic and welcoming community known for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and outdoor lifestyle. Tucson offers an exceptional quality of life with a vibrant arts and food scene, year-round sunshine, and a lower cost of living than many major metro areas.
Position Summary
Feeding hundreds of rescued pigs is both an art and a science. Our Feeders do far more than prepare and deliver meals—they learn the personalities, behaviors, and unique needs of hundreds of individual pigs while carefully observing changes that may signal an illness, injury, or other concern. Every feeding is an opportunity to ensure our residents are healthy, thriving, and receiving the individualized care they deserve.
Because this role requires extensive hands-on experience and judgment, Feeders are developed over time through dedicated training and mentorship. The most successful team members are naturally curious, humble, and committed to continuous learning. No one ever "knows it all" at Ironwood. Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new about pig behavior and health, and our best caregivers embrace that challenge with enthusiasm.
Benefits
Benefits after 90 days for eligible full-time employees: health, dental, vision, accrued vacation time, and gas stipend.
For questions, please email Lisa Lang, Senior Pig Care Manager, at nickelojackpot44@gmail.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4 - $4