On-Site Animal Care & Facilities Manager

U S National Whitewater Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount program

401K

Job summary

The Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Animal Care and Facilities Manager to oversee daily care, health, and well‑being of farm animals and to manage the upkeep of animal areas and facilities. This is a full‑time, on‑site role reporting to the Operations Manager in Guest Services.

The ideal candidate balances hands‑on animal care with facilities maintenance and team coordination, with experience in livestock operations or related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animal care, livestock operations, facilities maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience coordinating work, leading a team, or overseeing day-to-day operations is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Genuine interest in animal welfare and commitment to safe, consistent care practices.
• Ability to perform hands-on animal care and manual labor, including lifting and moving heavy items.
• Ability to work outdoors for sustained periods in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care routines for the animals, including feeding, watering, and monitoring their well-being
• Ensure animal living areas, enclosures, and surrounding activity areas are clean, safe, and well maintained
• Monitor animal behavior and health, respond to concerns, and coordinate appropriate follow-up with veterinary professionals or other relevant resources as needed
• Coordinate safe animal handling, movement, and care practices
• Manage routine maintenance and repairs of facilities, fencing, corrals, trailers, tools, and equipment; monitor supplies and communicate replenishment needs
• Maintain accurate animal health, care, maintenance, and inspection records
• Coordinate daily work and provide direction, training, and support to staff or team members assisting with animal care and facilities tasks
• Monitor supplies and equipment and communication needs for replenishment or repair
• Comfortable assisting with animal programming with guests when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Animal care

Livestock operations

Facilities maintenance

Team coordination

Physical stamina

Job description

The Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Animal Care and Facilities Manager to oversee daily care, health, and well‑being of farm animals and to manage the upkeep of animal areas and facilities. This is a full‑time, on‑site role reporting to the Operations Manager in Guest Services.

The ideal candidate balances hands‑on animal care with facilities maintenance and team coordination, with experience in livestock operations or related fields preferred.