Weekend Goat Kids Caretaker needed

We are seeking someone to be our weekend baby goat caretaker.

Required Skills/Abilities:

-Will train on job, no experience necessary for the right person.

-Ability to work with animals and to remain calm in strenuous circumstances.

-Excellent problem-solving skills.

-Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.

-Reliable transportation.

-Must be able to treat animals and coworkers with respect and contribute to teamwork.

-Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior a plus.

Jobs include:

-Checking herd for newborn goats.

-Monitoring, birthing and assisting goats during kidding and caretaking kids.

-Collecting, moving, assessing, recording and maintaining kids.

-Assessing animals for illness or injury.

-Make sure all animals have sufficient food and water.

-Hoof trim and hand milking often required.

Physical Requirements:

-Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required.

-Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions.

-Physical ability to push up to 150 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday required

-Allergic conditions, which would be aggravated when handling or working with animals, hay, or grains, may be a disqualification.

-Working conditions include working alone, working outside in varying weather conditions, frequent interruptions, and some variance in days depending on goats' needs.