Agriscience Operations Assistant (Weekday)

Location: Shepaug Valley School POSITION TITLE: Agriscience Operations Assistant Weekdays - 5 Hours per Week JOB SUMMARY: To 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of large farm animals, pasture rotation, record keeping for farm care Familiarity with maintaining and caring for livestock, small animals, and plants Includes feeding various species (horses, cattle, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc) Cleaning and maintaining stalls, paddock spaces, and small animal cages Turning out various large animal species (horses, cattle goats, etc) Checking greenhouse plants and irrigation Comfortable handling, haltering, leading, and monitoring the health of various animal species Observant in facilities care and be able to recognize mechanical, animal, or plant-related problems Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds Possess good communication skills and ability to follow instructions Knowledge of basic first aid for various species

REPORTS TO: Director of Agriscience and Shepaug Administration Attachment(s): Agriscience Operations Assistant Job Description.pdf