Animal Attendant

The Boys Farmers Market; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Home for Dinner

Job summary

The Girls Strawberry Patch in Delray Beach is seeking energetic Animal Attendants to care for our animals and deliver a safe, enjoyable petting zoo experience for every guest. If you like working outdoors and engaging with people of all ages, this role is a great fit.

Responsibilities include daily animal care, feeding and monitoring health, cleaning enclosures, guiding guests on safe handling, and helping with opening and closing duties. No prior experience is required—training is provided.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and customer service.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Friendly, professional attitude with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for all animals, including feeding, watering, and monitoring health.
• Clean and maintain animal enclosures, barns, feeding areas, and grounds for safety and cleanliness.
• Monitor animal behavior and report illnesses, injuries, or unusual behavior.
• Assist guests with petting zoo interactions while ensuring safety for visitors and animals.
• Educate guests on proper animal handling and petting zoo guidelines.
• Keep walkways and exhibits clean and presentable throughout the day.
• Refill feed stations and supplies as needed.
• Assist with opening and closing duties and securing animals.
• Support daily operations with a welcoming environment.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Outdoor work

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Job Summary:

The Girls Strawberry Patch is looking for energetic, dependable, and animal-loving individuals to join our team as Animal Attendants. In this role, you'll help care for our animals while creating a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience for every guest who visits our petting zoo.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, interacting with people of all ages, and takes pride in providing exceptional care for animals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care for all animals, including feeding, watering, and monitoring their overall health and well-being.

• Clean and maintain animal enclosures, barns, feeding areas, and surrounding grounds to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.

• Monitor animal behavior and promptly report any signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior to management.

• Assist guests with petting zoo interactions while ensuring the safety of both visitors and animals.

• Educate guests on proper animal handling and petting zoo guidelines.

• Keep walkways, guest areas, and animal exhibits clean, organized, and presentable throughout the day.

• Refill feed stations and supplies as needed.

• Assist with opening and closing duties, including preparing exhibits and securing animals.

• Help maintain a clean, welcoming environment throughout The Girls Strawberry Patch.

• Follow all company safety procedures and animal care standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support daily operations.

Requirements:

• Passion for animals and providing excellent customer service.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Friendly, positive, and professional attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Previous experience working with animals is preferred but not required—we're happy to train the right candidate.

We Offer:

• Pay dependent on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (STD) Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-life balance-Store closes at 6pm so you can be Home for Dinner
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunities for Growth and Development

The Boys Farmers Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all team members and applicants.