Compensation $15/hour
Need a reliable and enthusiastic superstar to join our family farm and help us take care of the animals.
We are looking for someone to commit long-term, part time for 3 hour/morning Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
All of the animals are fed and watered each morning so they can be observed for any problems. Manure is scooped and put into the compost and that area is kept clean. Eggs are collected & washed each morning.
Each group of animals is periodically brought into the barn for herd health that includes weighing each animal, looking them over and helping us with any treatments by keeping the animal calm. Other farmstead chore vary by the season.
You MUST:
be physically fit and able to handle the job, able to lift and carry 50 pounds and not be afraid of dirt and manure
be very attentive to cleanliness and food safety
have experience with large farm animals
live within about 15 miles of our farm
be very reliable and trustworthy
have references that can attest that you are reliable & trustworthy
have a willing, positive & caring attitude—must do what it takes to care for the animals and get the job done
be willing to commit to working 1 year minimum
have a clear background check
non-smoking & physically fit
In an email response, you must include this information:
1. What is your farm experience and what large animals did you help care for? (Do not reply to this ad if you have no farm experience or experience with large animals.)
2. How many miles are you from Bent Limb Farm?
3. How long a commitment can you give?
4. Attach your resume
5. What makes you want to be considered for this job?
a. Ideally, you would enjoy being part of a small family farm. You need to believe in the “why” behind what we do and be enthusiastic about the animals—this is not just a job to collect a paycheck
b. There is room for growth depending upon your skill sets.
6. Send an email listing the answers to the above questions. Do not just send a resume as I cannot respond. If I think you are qualified, we will set up an appointment to meet. We do background checks on everyone. This is not a temporary job—apply only if you are interested in long-term, part-time work.
