Animal Attendant

The Boy's Farmers Market; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Girls Strawberry Patch in Florida is seeking energetic Animal Attendants to care for animals and ensure a safe, enjoyable guest experience at the petting zoo.

Ideal candidates enjoy outdoor work, interacting with guests of all ages, and take pride in providing exceptional animal care. Training is provided for the right candidate, and full-time staff receive comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 with animals is preferred but not required—training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for all animals, including feeding, watering, and health monitoring.
• Clean and maintain animal enclosures and surrounding areas to ensure a safe environment.
• Monitor animal behavior and report signs of illness or distress to management.
• 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/closing duties and secure animals.
• Maintain a welcoming environment at The Girls Strawberry Patch.
• Follow all safety procedures and animal care standards.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Outdoor work

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Follow instructions

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.