Animal Caretaker
Animal Caretaker
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Job Description
Part-Time Weekends
Introduction:
George Washingtons Mount Vernon is seeking a highly motivated individual for part-timeemployment in the Livestock Department. This position is responsible for thegeneral care and safety of all livestock including horses sheep cattle pigs and poultry. The candidatewill be required to work in period costume using the livestock to demonstrate 18th-century farming techniques for our one million annual guests.
Position Specific Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the daily care of all animals to include feeding inspecting administering medications and grooming
- Prepares for livestock interpretations and actively interprets with animals in period costume
- Interprets in period costume from April to November performing numerous tasks including but not limited to plowing cultivating and harrowing with horse teams sheep shearing with hand shears working with oxen sowing and harvesting crops and assisting with wheat treading demonstrations.
- Positively engages with our young guests during educational school programs
- Assists veterinarians and farriers during scheduled appointments
- Ensures barns shelters and pens are properly cleaned and maintained
- Provides a positive visitor experience with accurate and exciting historical interpretation
- Assists with maintaining daily records of livestock activity
- Performs other related duties as requested
- At least one year of equine and/or livestock experience
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and spend extended amounts of time standing walking and bending
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- This position is deemed essential and candidates must report during inclement weather
- 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
- Employee recognition at 5 years of service
- Monthly employee events
- Employee referral program
- Flexible work schedule
- On-site Library
- Discount on Public Event Tickets
- Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
- Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
- Free Parking
Employment Type
Hourly
