Barn Help

Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation; Rutland (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation in Rutland, MA is seeking a dependable, hardworking animal lover to join our sanctuary team. The role involves daily chores, cleaning stalls, feeding animals, and helping move them between housing areas.

This hands-on position requires physical work outdoors in all weather, punctuality for Tue–Sat schedule, and a respectful, patient approach to over 100 rescued farm animals. Farm animal experience is a plus, and a strong work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Is reliable, punctual, and available for the full Tuesday–Saturday schedule.
• Is comfortable with active, physical work, including lifting and carrying supplies, pushing wheelbarrows, and working on uneven ground.
• Can work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Follows instructions carefully, communicates clearly, and works well both independently and with others.
• Treats every animal with patience, kindness, and respect.
• Farm animal experience is a plus. A willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are essential!

Responsibilities

• Cleaning stalls, shelters, paddocks, and other animal living areas.
• Providing fresh food, water, hay, and bedding.
• Helping bring animals outside and back into their housing.
• Watching for changes in animals’ behavior, appetite, or comfort and reporting concerns to management.
• Keeping supplies, equipment, and shared work areas clean and organized.
• Working with the team to complete daily chores and additional farm projects.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Teamwork

Communication

Animal care

Job description

Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation | Rutland, MA

Tuesdays–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Pay: 16/hour for training

Treasure Hunt Farm Foundation is looking for a dependable, hardworking animal lover to join our sanctuary team! We provide lifelong care for over 100 rescued farm animals, and we’re seeking someone who takes pride in helping keep them happy, healthy, and comfortable.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Cleaning stalls, shelters, paddocks, and other animal living areas.
• Providing fresh food, water, hay, and bedding.
• Helping bring animals outside and back into their housing.
• Watching for changes in animals’ behavior, appetite, or comfort and reporting concerns to management.
• Keeping supplies, equipment, and shared work areas clean and organized.
• Working with the team to complete daily chores and additional farm projects.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual, and available for the full Tuesday–Saturday schedule.
• Is comfortable with active, physical work, including lifting and carrying supplies, pushing wheelbarrows, and working on uneven ground.
• Can work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Follows instructions carefully, communicates clearly, and works well both independently and with others.
• Treats every animal with patience, kindness, and respect.

Farm animal experience is a plus. A willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are essential!

This is hands‑on sanctuary work—there’s plenty of cleaning and heavy lifting alongside the rewarding opportunity to get to know some very special animals.