Recreation Specialist - Farm/Equestrian

City of Redmond; Us.; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A local government agency is seeking a Recreation Specialist for animal care at Farrel-McWhirter Farm in Pays de la Loire, France. The role involves assisting with tasks such as feeding and grooming livestock, maintaining farm facilities, and supporting equestrian programs. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and some experience with animals. This position is supplemental and does not provide benefits. Candidates must be able to handle physical tasks and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Background check must be successfully passed.
• Six months animal care experience is needed.

Responsabilités

• Assist with basic animal care at Farrel-McWhirter Farm.
• Clean animal living areas such as pens and stalls.
• Support programs like teaching equestrian classes as needed.

Connaissances

Animal care experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Formation

High School diploma or GED

College degree or courses preferred

Description du poste

About the Role

Do you love animals? Spend your time working outside, gaining valuable life experience, and making a difference in your community! Parks & Recreation prides itself on being a leader in innovative programs and parks. Do you have what it takes to be a part of our award-winning team?

Hours and Duration

Scheduled annual hours are limited to 1,040 hours per calendar year. Hours and schedule may vary and cannot exceed 29 hours per week.

Job Description

The Recreation Specialist – Farm (Supplemental) will assist with basic animal care for the equine and livestock at Farrel-McWhirter Farm. This can include but is not limited to such work at the parks facility as feeding, grooming, handling, first aid and routine health maintenance. The position will also clean animal living areas such as pens, stalls, and cages. Routine maintenance of Farm, office buildings, and barnyard will be required. Communicates Farm and park policies and program information to the public. May support programs as needed, such as teaching equestrian classes.

Please review the Recreation Specialist job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• College degree or courses preferred
• Successful passing of a background check
• Six months work experience with animals such as working on a farm with livestock and equine
• One to two years of work experience, with experience in a public setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire
• Driving record that meets City standards
• Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds, on occasion
• Must be willing to obtain first aid and CPR certification within two months of hire
• Perform outside physical work in varying weather conditions
• Use small tools and if applicable, learn to operate a tractor
• Perform basic janitorial duties.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with the public and other staff members.
• Proactively deal with customer service concern
• Work independently to complete tasks.

This is a supplemental, non-benefited position.