(Part-time) Animal Caretaker

Indian Ladder Farms Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Indian Ladder Farms is seeking a part-time caretaker for morning animal duties at our Altamont, NY farm. This role covers daily care of chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, cattle, and a donkey, with roughly 2–3 hours each morning, five days per week, including weekends.

Flexible start times around 9:00–10:00 am are preferred. The position requires reliable transportation, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and a willingness to be trained in farm routines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with farm animals preferred, but willing to train.
• Comfortable working with a variety of farm animals.
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable with physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Complete morning animal chores independently, following established routines.
• Provide hay, grain, and fresh water to animals.
• Collect eggs and check for general animal health and well-being.
• Clean pens and stalls as needed.
• Add bedding and maintain clean, comfortable animal areas.
• Clear snow from walkways and paths as needed.
• Monitor animals and promptly communicate any health concerns or unusual behavior to a manager.

Skills

Experience with farm animals

Job description

Indian Ladder Farms is a 325-acre working farm and agritourism destination located in Altamont NY. The farm grows apples, berries, pumpkins and operates an extensive pick your own in the summer and fall as well as presses its own cider. The farm is home to a cidery and brewery, manufacturing and serving hard cider and beer with ingredients grown on the farm. Indian Ladder has a permanent Farm Animal Exhibit which includes chickens, sheep, goats, turkeys, a cow, and a donkey.

Position: Part time
Compensation: $18 an hour
Benefits: Employee discount

Position Overview

• Part-time position responsible for daily morning care of farm animals, including chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, cattle, and a donkey.
• About 2-3 hours per morning, 5 days per week, including both Saturday and Sunday.
• Consistent weekly schedule, with some flexibility in start time (preferred 9:00am-10:00am).

Responsibilities:

• Complete morning animal chores independently, following established routines.
• Provide hay, grain, and fresh water to animals.
• Collect eggs and check for general animal health and well-being.
• Clean pens and stalls as needed.
• Add bedding and maintain clean, comfortable animal areas.
• Clear snow from walkways and paths as needed.
• Monitor animals and promptly communicate any health concerns or unusual behavior to a manager.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Previous experience with farm animals preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Comfortable working with a variety of farm animals.
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable with physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite is essential.

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Indian Ladder Farms is a 325-acre working farm and agritourism destination located in Altamont NY. The farm grows apples, berries, pumpkins and operates an extensive pick your own in the summer and fall as well as presses its own cider. The farm is home to a cidery and brewery, manufacturing and serving hard cider and beer with ingredients grown on the farm. Indian Ladder has an extensive farm market and bakery featuring popular items such as cider doughnuts. Indian Ladder operates two (soon to be three) kitchens, conducting farm to table foodservice in a café, tasting room & biergarten as well as catering private events on the farm. New this year will be a wood-fired pizza oven serving pizza at a third location adjacent to the new brewery. As stated in this article, you can browse your selection of available deals on smartphones and top brands and explore the cell phone service plans that best suit your needs.