Equine Care Attendant — Barn & Adoption Support, FT

Humane Colorado; Franktown (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Short-Term Disability

PTO

Sick Time

Employee Discounts

Sabbatical

Holiday Pay

401(k)

Job summary

Dumb Friends League is seeking a Barn Attendant to care for animals at Harmony Equine Center. You will feed, clean, and monitor horses, maintain records, and assist with adoptions and inquiries. The role involves working outdoors in a barn environment and coordinating with volunteers and staff.

Four 10-hour shifts, full-time, with competitive hourly compensation. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of equine experience preferred, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Basic Equine Husbandry knowledge required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months experience handling equines or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and handling of all animals including feeding and watering, stocking feed and supply bins, and updating animal feed sheets.
• Observe animals to ensure proper feeding, report illness, and behavioral issues.
• Update animal records in the database.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for animals and the public, including stalls, equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Assist with adoption processes: interview adopters, provide basic medical information, complete paperwork, record transactions and deposits.
• Answer inquiries by phone and in person and relay messages to staff.
• Assist with intake of equines and entry into the database.
• Support humane agents, law enforcement, and patrons.

Skills

Basic Equine Husbandry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Dumb Friends League is seeking a Barn Attendant to care for animals at Harmony Equine Center. You will feed, clean, and monitor horses, maintain records, and assist with adoptions and inquiries. The role involves working outdoors in a barn environment and coordinating with volunteers and staff.

Four 10-hour shifts, full-time, with competitive hourly compensation. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of equine experience preferred, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.