Part-time Farmhand Position
The Oasis Animal Sanctuary is looking for a part time farmhand for either Saturdays or Sundays. Duties include feeding horses and outside animals 2x per day; cleaning the horse fields (weather permitting); cleaning poultry coops as needed; applying any medications or sprays to the animals; and reporting any fence damage or needed maintenance. Additional duties include - time permitting - mowing any part of the property when needed, keeping steps and walkways clear of debris or snow; maintaining the cleanliness of the barn. Start date is ASAP. Prior farmhand experience not required, but advantageous; equine experience is required.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Working knowledge of equine behavior ESSENTIAL. (poultry behavior a plus)
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Physical ability for reasonable farm work (like walking to/in/and around horse pastures totaling approx 15 acres, lifting bales of hay and 50 lb bags of feed)
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Organizational skills & ability to take direction
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Willingness to work in all kinds of weather
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Ability to drive tractor or willingness to learn to drive tractor
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Basic understanding of tractors and farm equipment
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Patience with volunteers and visitors
NOTE: HORSE KNOWLEDGE IS ESSENTIAL; THIS IS NOT A “LEARN AS YOU GO” POSITION.
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PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED!!
Call for more information 856-284-6311 or apply below.
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Click here for a printable application. Printable application can be returned by mail or email.