Barn Assistant

General Description:

The Barn Assistant is responsible for helping maintain the property and facilities and assisting with the care of horses and other farm animals. This position is mainly outdoors and in a barn environment with few indoor responsibilities. There is a great deal of physical work, including lifting 50 pounds several times a day, walking on uneven surfaces, twisting, squatting, and bending at the waist. This position is on Saturday and Sunday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 16 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Current auto liability insurance
• Ability to pass a criminal background check (if at least 18), DHR child abuse and neglect check (if at least 19), motor vehicle records check, and drug screens
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to adjust working hours within reason to meet organizational needs
• Ability to understand and adhere to all safety precautions relevant to the position and the property, including safely working around horses
• Ability to use email
• Willingness to provide services to people with disabilities and special circumstances
• Caring and compassionate towards animals
• Honest and trustworthy
• Flexible personality with a strong work ethic
• Strong team player

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience caring for horses and a barn
• High school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or other high school equivalency credential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage stress, think analytically, and problem-solve
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive)

Responsibilities:

• Perform barn and facility tasks as assigned
• Ensure supplies are stocked and in place
• Assist with other daily tasks as needed
• Assist in programs as needed
• Other duties as required may include leading horses in/out of pastures or to/from stalls and crossties

Pay:

• Starting pay is $12/hour
• Regularly scheduled weekend hours are paid at a rate of regular pay plus $3/hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off begins accruing on day 1 of employment at the rate of 1 hour PTO per 13.5 hours worked; accrual rate increases each calendar year
• Retirement- matching contributions, up to 3% of salary, if expected to earn $5,000/year or more
• Workers compensation insurance
• Professional development
• Additional pay on holidays and weekends
• Caring work environment
• Motivated and passionate team of employees and volunteers, working together to achieve the mission and vision
• Strong organizational leadership
• Room for advancement within organization and industry
• Note: There is no health care insurance provided for part-time employees due to the minimum number of hours required by BCBS (30 hours per week).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Weekends only

Location:

• Leeds, AL 35094 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Leeds, AL 35094 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5,000