Agriscience Operations Assistant Weekdays - 5 Hours Per WeekTo provide care and maintenance of Shepaug farm including animals, greenhouses, and land use for agriscience students. To promote the ethical treatment of farm animals. To serve as a resource for the agriscience program.
Candidate will assist with the maintenance and care of Agriscience lab spaces, including but not limited to equine and livestock facilities, and greenhouse.Knowledge of large farm animals, pasture rotation, record keeping for farm careFamiliarity with maintaining and caring for livestock, small animals, and plantsIncludes feeding various species (horses, cattle, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc)Cleaning and maintaining stalls, paddock spaces, and small animal cagesTurning out various large animal species (horses, cattle goats, etc)Checking greenhouse plants and irrigationComfortable handling, haltering, leading, and monitoring the health of various animal speciesObservant in facilities care and be able to recognize mechanical, animal, or plant-related problemsAbility to lift a minimum of 50 poundsPossess good communication skills and ability to follow instructionsKnowledge of basic first aid for various speciesReports to: Director of Agriscience and Shepaug Administration