Barn Staff Part Time/Weekend- Canine Care

Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary Inc; Spring Hill (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary in Spring Hill, KS is seeking barn staff to care for 18+ dogs, performing feeding, water, medications, and enrichment in a physically demanding, in-person role.

You will walk dogs, clean living areas, take photos, assist with deliveries, and support events; shifts include four- and eight-hour blocks, with evenings, weekends, and holidays required.

Qualifications

• One year of animal handling experience preferred, not required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stay active for eight-hour shifts.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong commitment to consistent animal care.
• Clear communication and teamwork; follow safety and care protocols.
• Comfort taking photos/videos and using social media for adoption promotion.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for 18+ dogs with feeding, water, medications as directed.
• Walk and exercise dogs per handling instructions.
• Clean and disinfect living areas, floors, bowls and bedding.
• Load supplies and organize deliveries; assist with kennel assembly.
• Provide affection, socialization, and enrichment.
• Monitor health/behavior; communicate concerns promptly.
• Take photos/videos to promote adoptable dogs.
• Greet visitors and volunteers; assist with barn events.
• Assist Maintenance Lead with mowing and snow shoveling.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication

Photography/video skills

Safety and care protocols

18+ age

Job description

Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary

Spring Hill, KS | $17-$19 per hour | In person

Are you passionate about animal care and ready for an active, hands-on role? We're looking for dependable, compassionate Barn Staff to help give our rescue dogs the care, comfort, and love they deserve while they wait for forever homes.

This is a physically demanding position that requires ongoing dog care, walking, cleaning, and teamwork throughout your shift.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the team to provide daily care for 18+ dogs, including feeding, fresh water, and administering medications and preventatives as directed.
• Walk and exercise dogs throughout your shift, following each dog’s handling instructions.
• Clean and disinfect dog living areas, floors, furniture, bowls, and bedding.
• Pick up waste, complete laundry, and keep supplies organized and stocked.
• Provide affection, socialization, and enrichment.
• Monitor dogs for changes in health or behavior and promptly communicate concerns.
• Take and share quality photos and videos to promote adoptable dogs.
• Welcome visitors and volunteers and assist with barn events as needed.
• Accept and organize deliveries and help assemble kennels and other supplies.
• Assist the Maintenance Lead with tasks such as mowing and snow shoveling as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• One year of animal handling experience preferred not required, comfort working around multiple dogs and dogs with reactive behaviors is a must, will to train right candidate
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and remain active and on your feet for shifts of eight hours or longer.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong commitment to consistent animal care.
• Clear communication, teamwork, and willingness to follow safety and care protocols.
• Comfort taking photos and videos and using social media to support adoption promotion.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Schedule & Commitment

Our animals depend on us every day. Applicants must commit to a consistent, set schedule and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Four-hour and eight-hour shifts
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $17-$19 per hour

Why Join Us?

Every clean bed, walk, meal, and gentle interaction helps our dogs feel safe and loved. If you're hardworking, compassionate, and ready to take an active role in their daily care, we'd love to welcome you to the Always & Furever team.