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Organization Description: Animal Place is an animal rights organization promoting the complete protection of farmed animals and a vegan lifestyle. There are two facilities: a 600-acre sanctuary in Grass Valley, CA that serves as a permanent safe haven for farmed animals as well as education center and the Rescue Ranch facility, Rescue Ranch provides temporary home for adoptable farmed animals, with a special emphasis on chickens from the egg industry. If you are unfamiliar with Animal Place, visit our website at www.animalplace.org before considering applying.
Job Title: Barn Cleaner
Job Status: Part-time, Grass Valley
Immediate Supervisor: Animal Care Director
Job Description: The Part-Time Barn Cleaner assists in the care of the 500+ animals (pigs, chickens, cows, turkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, donkeys) living at the sanctuary under supervision of the Animal Care Director. Barn Cleaners are responsible for cleaning and maintaining animal living quarters, maintaining sanctuary property, restocking supplies, running errands, and limited socializing with the animal residents. See below for specific responsibilities and duties. This position is a great fit for individuals who enjoy physical labor in an outdoor setting.
Qualifications
Passionate about working for and with farmed animals
Keen interest in the animal welfare/rights movement is encouraged
Vegan/Vegetarian diet preferred
Reliable and dependable
Good animal behavior and observation skills
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold/wet weather (average low is 35F) and hot summers (average high is 95-100F)
Able to lift 50 pounds and perform strenuous/manual labor
Work well with a variety of people
Strong communication and listening skills
Able to follow detailed instructions and meet time sensitive demands
Able to learn and process new information quickly
Team player and self-motivator
Able to complete tasks with little to no supervision
Committed to Animal Place's mission and a desire to be a part of the Animal Place family
Willing to work on weekend/holidays/varying shift times
Valid driver's license and good driving record (subject to verification)
Job Duties include
Daily cleaning duties and maintaining the shelter areas
Re-stocking feed, straw, and supplies
Assisting in the training and supervision of volunteers and interns
Socializing and monitoring animals as needed
Hours/Days: 20 hours/week, 5 days a week, 4-hour days, part-time, required to work Saturdays and Sundays, required to work most holidays.
Barn Cleaners have a set schedule; however, schedule is subject to change based on needs of the sanctuary.
Start Date: Immediate
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume via email to address listed, send resume in the body of email do not send attachments
In subject line, write Part-Time Barn Cleaner application.
Faxes cannot be accepted. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.
