ANIMAL CARE COORDINATOR ndash Salomon Farm Park Regular PartTime 21ndash29 hours per week Schedule varies and may include evenings weekends and holidays Do you enjoy working outdoors caring for animals and helping others learn about life on a working farm Salomon Farm Park is looking for a dependable handson Animal Care Coordinator to help keep our animals healthy their environments safe and the farm welcoming for visitors What Youll Do Help provide consistent compassionate care for the animals at Salomon Farm Park This is an active handson position that combines animal care farm maintenance volunteer coordination public education and support for park programs and events Key Responsibilities Feed water groom bathe shear exercise train and provide enrichment for farm animals while monitoring their health behavior and overall condition Clean and maintain animal pens pastures shelters barns equipment and surrounding areas while following approved safety sanitation and biohazard procedures Conduct general health checks maintain accurate animal records schedule veterinary visits collect specimens and assist veterinarians with animal restraint medications and vaccinations as assigned Coordinate schedule train and supervise animalcare volunteers and seasonal staff while ensuring approved care and safety procedures are followed Assist with fencing animal structures pasture rotation hay production grounds maintenance animal programs park events rentals and other farm operations What You Bring High school diploma or GED Valid Indiana drivers license First Aid and AdultInfantChild CPR certification Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions Strong communication skills and the ability to work professionally with volunteers coworkers veterinarians and park visitors Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings weekends and holidays Preferred Experience Previous experience caring for livestock or other farm animals Two years of experience in animal care agriculture farming parks and recreation or a related field Experience operating tractors skidsteers utility vehicles farm equipment hand tools or power tools Experience leading or coordinating volunteers Physical and Work Requirements This is a physically active position performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and around animals farm equipment chemicals and loud noise The employee must be able to Lift up to 75 pounds and carry weight at least 50 feet Frequently stand walk bend push pull kneel crouch and perform repetitive physical tasks Safely work around livestock and operate assigned tools vehicles and farm equipment Maintain a neat appearance and follow all City and Parks and Recreation safety requirements Why Work at Salomon Farm Park This position offers the opportunity to spend your workday outdoors provide meaningful care for animals share your knowledge with the community and help create memorable farm experiences for visitors of all ages The City of Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer nbsp
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