Barn Assistant Full Time NEW

Apply online at https://defhr.org/employment-application-barn/

Purpose of Position: Days End Farm Horse Rescue is seeking a full time Barn Assistant who will work at our Woodbine, MD location with staff and volunteers to ensure the daily needs (physical/mental health and safety) of all horses under the organization’s care (those in critical/rehabilitative care, DEFHR’s program horses, and those waiting for adoption) while maintaining a positive work environment and a facility that is clean, safe and professional.

To Inquire About Position, send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply online at https://defhr.org/employment-application-barn/

Responsibilities:

• Assist in and oversee the care of 60-90 horses
• ID/interpret/treat medical conditions under the direction of the Equine Health Manager (EHM)
• Assist with triage during emergency situations
• Feed management
• Handling horses in a safe and positive manner
• Barn Chores (mucking, waters, etc)
• Maintain facility in a clean and safe fashion to ensure safety and positive appearance
• Interact with the public in a friendly manner (tours, donations, etc)
• Represent DEFHR professionally
• Ensure open and positive communication between staff, interns, and volunteers by being friendly, giving positive feedback, and handling conflict/complaints properly
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all volunteers, staff and animals
• Maintain positive morale
• Other duties as assigned by Equine Health Manager
• Work additional hours as needed during seizures, emergencies, critical cares, etc.

Qualifications/training required:

• Previous hands-on experience with equine, including handling, management, care and husbandry
• Ability to foster positive working relationships
• Willing to ensure completion of necessary tasks in the absence of volunteer staff
• Provide own transportation and housing
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Good communication, organization, and prioritization skills

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Physical ability to perform manual, sometimes demanding, labor to include:
• Walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting: Physical ability to perform manual, sometimes demanding, labor.
• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be willing and able to ensure the completion of necessary tasks and responsibilities in the absence of volunteer support.
• Strong conversation skills to convey detailed or important spoken instructions.
• Ability to hear/listen and comprehended the receipt of detailed/complex information through oral communication.

Working Conditions:
Performance of duties to occur inside and outside. Working in temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees or in inclement weather for periods of more than one hour. Other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity, should be given consideration.

Time Required:
40 hours/week (week days and one weekend day). Present during emergency situation as needed, as well as all on-site or major off-site events (set-up and tear-down included).

Salary:
$16.00/hr. Salary increases are determined by review and based on merit/budget.

Available Resources:

All items required for appropriate maintenance of the facility and care of animals.

Apply online at https://defhr.org/employment-application-barn/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Describe your Equine Experience

Experience:

• Equine: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodbine, MD 21797 (Required)

Work Location: In person