ANIMAL CAREGIVER (PART-TIME)

** This position is scheduled for approximately 20-25 hours per week, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-5:30pm. We may be able to offer some flexibility for the right applicant.

Previous animal care or educational equivalent is preferred.

The Animal Caregiver is a mid-level position that reports to the Animal Care Director and is responsible for all aspects of daily animal care, including:

• Lovingly providing food and water for our sanctuary farm animals
• Meticulously cleaning barn and stalls
• Implementing veterinary care treatment plans in accordance with directions
• Assisting in maintaining records for each individual animal as well as daily records
• Participating in hoof trimming, sheep shearing, equine dentistry, and similar appointments
• Training and working with volunteers
• Helping with events and fundraising activities and efforts
• Regularly contributing content for the website and posting on social media
• Advocating for a plant-based lifestyle

This is a dirty job involving physical labor, and daily exposure to common allergens. It is also intense, emotionally challenging work. Shifts are typically scheduled between 7am and 7pm, and may include weekends & holidays as needed to care for the animals.

You will love this job if you truly love animals and are committed wholeheartedly to their care. The ideal candidate is:

• Committed to and passionate about Indraloka’s vision and values
• Experienced in caring for rescued farmed animals
• Able to lift ~50 pounds or more
• Able to work outside in every weather extreme
• Happy working in solitude, but also comfortable working with others
• Disciplined; Cooperative; Gentle; Compassionate; Kind; Reliable; Consistent
• Able to work independently
• Able to understand and precisely follow oral and written directions
• Extremely observant and able to notice and communicate subtle changes in animals’ appearance and behavior
• Able to assist with fixing and building things
• Terrific with humans, and will enjoy giving tours and helping out with events
• Open-minded and willing to learn (even when new information contradicts previously held beliefs)
• Committed to personal responsibility; Organized; Motivated
• An excellent communicator, both orally and in writing
• Able to work in a busy and ever-changing environment; Calm under pressure
• Committed to environmental responsibility; Vegan

This job description is subject to change at any time.