What are the responsibilities and job description for the KCMO Always and Furever Barn staff position at Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary?
- Very Physical/hands on job. Will walk dogs your ENTIRE shift.
- Take care of 18 dogs in the barn *Feed/water dogs if taking a morning or evening shift
- Medicate dogs as needed including monthly HW/Flea tick if taking a morning or evening shift Clean & disinfect the barn - floors, countertops kennels, beds, furniture, blankets, bowls, take out trash, etc.
- Keep supplies organized
- Laundry
- Pick up poop
- Restock shelves and trailer and keep organized and clean
- Walk dogs continuously
- Love on dogs
- Be present for events at the barn as needed/scheduled
- Provide adoption/foster lead with photos and videos of dogs for promotion
- Accept and organize AF packages delivered at the barn
- Build kennels/and or barn supplies
- Assist Maintenance Lead as needed (example: mow lawn, shovel snow)
- Qualifications include: good verbal and oral communication, photography, video, social media fluent
- Abilities: carry 50 lbs and able to be on feet for 8 hour shift
- Other characteristics such as personal characteristics: reliable, responsible, comfortable in 18 dog environment
- Professional Certification Experience: past experience with animals is must. Must be comfortable working around reactive animals.
- Working conditions First and foremost, you will need to be comfortable around 18 dogs at one time possibly alone in the barn.
- Part time and full time hours are needed. Full time hours are not always guaranteed.
- We would like it if you would commit to a certain time slot so we have a set schedule. If all the above sounds like something you would like to do, we would love to have you join the A&F staff.
- Must be 18 in age.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends
Experience:
- Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18