Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist

HumanePro; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

MSPCA Angell is seeking a part-time Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist for our Methuen Adoption Center. The role involves hands-on animal care across companion, equine and farm species, with a focus on enrichment, feeding, cleaning and medication administration.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in customer care, 2+ years with farm/equine animals, advanced horsemanship, and a passion for human–animal bond. Spanish proficiency is encouraged.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in customer service.
• At least 2 years of experience with farm/equine animals.
• Advanced horsemanship skills required.
• Spanish proficiency is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Feed, clean, disinfect animal living spaces and provide enrichment for companion, equine and farm animals.
• Assist in adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters to identify best outcomes.
• Support humane welfare and humane handling during surrender processes.

Skills

Customer service

Horsemanship

Farm animals

Spanish language

Job description

This is a part-time 20 hour a week position - we are specifically looking for candidates who can work Mondays and Tuesdays.

THE POSITION:

We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for a part-time Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist with specialized and advanced equine and farm animal experience to work at our unique adoption center location at Nevins Farm. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals at risk. We value our connections to communities and organizations, and serve as a resource to protect the largest number of animals possible. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA's mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community.

Some job responsibilities include:

• Working hands-on with several species of animals, including companion, equine and farm animals, feeding, cleaning and disinfecting animal living spaces, providing enrichment activities, exercising, medication administration, etc.
• Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal.
• Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.

The hourly pay rate will be determined based on skill level and experience with pay rates ranging from $22.00 - $26.00 per hour.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for applicants with at least one year of experience in a customer service/client care position, as well as, at least 2 years of previous work or volunteer experience with farm and/or equine animals. Advanced horsemanship skills required. Applicants should also demonstrate excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and an eagerness to support the human-animal bond. Applicants with a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply. Please detail any farm/equine animal care and customer service experience in your cover letter.

WHO WE ARE:

The MSPCA is the largest animal welfare organization in New England- caring for and placing over 11,000 animals annually across our four adoption centers. We work together as a community to deliver on our mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals. Take a virtual tour of our Methuen Adoption Center where we take in 3,500 animals a year! We aim to help the greatest number of animals by upholding an open adoption philosophy and moving pets through the shelter effectively while maintaining a commitment to socially conscious sheltering. If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career you are looking for.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Our compensation package includes BCBS health insurance, dental and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, pet food and free on-site parking!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We believe that a diverse workforce is integral to our organizational culture, and that employing a workforce with varied and unique perspectives that emerge from racial, gender, sexuality, religious, linguistic, neurological, physical and other differences fuels our ability to fulfill our organizational mission, surpassing our goals and visions. The MSPCA-Angell needs a diverse, well-supported workforce of staff and volunteers to best understand and serve our patients, clients, and communities. We are committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented diverse workforce for our future and appreciate your interest in pursuing a career at the MSPCA-Angell.