Now Hiring! Job Title: Animal Caregiver Job Status: Full Time Immediate Supervisor: Animal Care Manager Hours/Days: Days of week may vary; subject to change anytime, required to work some holidays Benefits: 90% Insurance Coverage (Medical, Vision, Dental); Vacation Job Description: The Animal Caregiver assists in the care of the 150+ animals (pigs, chickens, cows, turkeys, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, emus, geese, ducks, guinea fowl and others) living at the sanctuary, under the supervision of the Animal Care Manager. Animal Caregivers are responsible for the cleaning, feeding, and medication of the animals. See below for specific responsibilities and duties. Job Duties
Daily cleaning of barns and enclosures, and pastures when needed
Animal feeding/watering and maintaining animal feed schedules
Daily animal health care and maintaining treatment plans
Aiding with health checks
Assisting on rescues, as needed
Assisting with veterinary visits and transports
Maintaining neat and organized work and storage spaces
Ensuring tools and other items are put away at the end of the day
Completing sanctuary projects as assigned by Animal Care Manager
Qualifications
Passionate about working for and with farmed animals
Keen interest in the animal welfare/rights movement is encouraged
Reliable and dependable
Previous experience working with farm animals
Good animal behavior and observation skills
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold/wet weather and hot summers
Able to lift 40 - 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
Committed to Full Circle Farm Sanctuary’s mission and desire to be a part of the FCFS family
Willing to work on weekend/holidays/varying shift times
Valid driver’s license and good driving record (subject to verification)
Comfortable dealing politely with the general public