Animal Care Assistant

River Haven Sanctuary

Job Description

Position Summary: Join our team as an Animal Care Assistant and immerse yourself in the daily lives of our rescued residents. You'll gain hands-on experience in animal care, learn about the unique needs of various farmed animal species, and contribute to our advocacy efforts. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about animal welfare and seeking a deeply rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities:
Animal Care: Assist with daily feeding, watering, grooming, and health checks of our residents (horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, chickens, geese, etc.).
Facility Maintenance: Participate in cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, shelters, and common areas.
Health Monitoring: Assist with administering medications and treatments under the supervision of experienced staff..
Advocacy Support: Assist with social media content creation, educational outreach, and event planning to promote animal welfare.
Guest Interaction: Assist with tours and visitor interactions, sharing information about our mission and residents.
Grounds Maintenance: Assist with general grounds keeping and upkeep.
Inventory Management: Assist with tracking and organizing supplies.
Qualifications:
Passion for animal welfare. A commitment to vegan/vegetarian principles is a plus, but not required.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.
Strong work ethic, reliability, timeliness and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous animal handling experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation: $15/hr. @ 28 hrs./week

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references to riverhavensanctuary@gmail.com. In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in this position and how your skills and experience align with our mission.

This is a part time job