-Are you an animal lover with a lot of care taking experience?
-Smolak Farms is looking for someone to feed, clean and maintain our animal area.
-Interaction between animals and customers while educating them is most important.
-In addition to providing daily care and management to our animals, Animal Manager will also help animal training, enrichment, guest interaction, exhibit maintenance/design, hay/grain inventory and other duties as assigned.
-Candidates interested in this position should be self-motivated, dependable, have a positive attitude, and problem solving abilities.
-Daytime hours with weekday and weekends necessary, experience required.
-Feeding and watering animals
-Cleaning up manure and debris in the cages
-Ordering
-Maintenance of the entire area
-Applicant must be a self-starter, punctual, conscientious, able to follow and perform explicit instructions,
be detail oriented, and possess physical strength.
-Job entails care of the animals in the animal area
-Coordination with veterinarians for health care and record keeping
-Maintenance of cages and grounds
-Special projects, supply ordering/pick up, and light maintenance
Hours and Compensation:
- Hourly rate $16 - $19, experience required
- 20-40 hrs/wk. Days, nights, and weekends required.
- Review in 30-90 days and annually
Our collection of over 70 animals including European fallow deer, goats, sheep, pigs, llama, alpacas, rabbits and several different species of birds.
Requirements:
Knowledge of:
-Animal management and husbandry skills
-Exhibit design and maintenance desirable
Effective communication skills
-Applicants must be able to work in different weather environments including working outside alone in the winter!
-Must be comfortable with walking, lifting (must be able to lift at least 50+ lbs.), and time outdoors. -Physical exertion includes repetitive motions and climbing on a regular basis.
-Must be able to work both as a team member and independently.
-General knowledge of livestock & domestic species and coursework in biology/zoology are preferred but not required.
Smolak Farms is an equal opportunity employer.
All candidates, regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.
Apply at with cover letter and resume to: agriculture@smolakfarms.com
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