Sanctuary Animal Caretaker — Hands-On, Compassionate Impact

The Gentle Barn; Christiana (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

FSA

EAP

Paid time off

Hands-on learning

Supportive culture

Job summary

The Gentle Barn, a nonprofit sanctuary in Christiana, TN, seeks an Animal Caretaker. This full-time, on-site role involves caring for pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, horses, and cows.

You will feed, monitor health, provide medications, and maintain clean facilities while thriving in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You should have a HS diploma, horse experience, and comfort working outdoors; weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Horse experience required (grooming, haltering, walking)
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Punctual and reliable
• Willing to learn and be trainable
• Weekend availability required
• Prior animal care or veterinary knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Feed animals and provide fresh water
• Monitor health and well-being, including veterinary care and medications
• Provide fresh, organic produce daily
• Care for animals with additional needs
• Manage daily medications and storage
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the facility
• Perform routine property maintenance and light repairs
• Keep equipment organized and safe

Skills

Horse experience

Outdoor work

Punctual and reliable

Willingness to learn

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Gentle Barn, a nonprofit sanctuary in Christiana, TN, seeks an Animal Caretaker. This full-time, on-site role involves caring for pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, horses, and cows.

You will feed, monitor health, provide medications, and maintain clean facilities while thriving in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You should have a HS diploma, horse experience, and comfort working outdoors; weekend availability is required.