Assistant Caregiver, Environment

Summary: As a vital member of the Sanctuary team, the Assistant Caregiver, Environment provides a safe and healthy environment for the residents.. They assist in helping achieve optimal wellbeing for all the residents which includes barn cleaning, grounds keeping and farm maintenance projects. The Assistant Caregiver, Environment should have a strong desire and ability to perform hands-on work and a personal commitment to improving the lives of farmed animals. They must be able to complete all the responsibilities with the ability to expand into other areas depending on interest and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide animal enclosure cleaning and bedding
• Perform general grounds work including mowing, weeding, trimming, planting, gardening, and other related tasks
• Participate in day-to-day maintenance and/or enrichment projects
• Support large maintenance projects including tasks such as painting and fence maintenance
• Occasionally transport animal resident for hospital trips or rescues
• Interact with and support individual environment volunteers and monthly volunteer work party experience

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout facilities
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting (up to 60 lbs regularly; team-lift heavier amounts regularly)
• Must be able to bend, lift, push, stoop, stretch, climb, and crawl and other strenuous activities to maintain equipment and buildings
• Must be able to regularly perform work in a variety of weather conditions including high heat environments; almost all work is done in outdoor setting that is not climate controlled

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a willingness to help others and work effectively with multiple people at once
• Flexible with positive attitude, willingness to pitch in where needed and as assigned
• Reliable and dependable with timeliness and attendance
• Communicates with others in a respectful and productive manner
• Able to follow directions and complete all tasks as assigned
• Comfort with and ability to develop expertise working with all species in Farm Sanctuary's care.
• Willingness to commit to Farm Sanctuary's values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
• Open to learning about and putting into practice the ideals of equity and social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary's mission
• Preferred qualifications, but not required:
  • Previous farm or work experience at an animal-care facility
  • Farm animal handling experience and skills (large and/or small animal)
  • Farm equipment knowledge & ability to drive tractors and trailers (CDL a plus)

We embrace candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences, regardless of whether they satisfy all the specified requirements. We encourage you to apply, even if you have an unconventional or non-traditional background.

Specifications:

• Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time, non-exempt position
• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Environment
• Direct reports: None
• Location: Acton, CA
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to assist with transport for animal adoptions or rescues
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays; generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) plan; flexible spending accounts; long-term disability insurance; free access to the CALM meditation app; and access to the Nivati wellness platform
• Additional Specifications: Work schedule varies; regular weekend and holiday availability required; evening hours may be required during summer months

Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and feel a sense of belonging. We work hard to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We take our duty seriously to protect employees with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are strengths and are essential to achieving our mission. A diverse workforce brings a wide range of perspectives, ideas, and experiences, leading to more creative and effective solutions to our complex issues. By embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment, we foster a culture of belonging where innovation and growth can thrive. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization, including hiring and recruitment practices, employee development and training, and interactions with the communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are core components in fulfilling our mission of rescuing and protecting farm animals from cruelty, and we are committed to creating a culture of respect, civility, and compassion for all.

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Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or age.