HSMO's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is looking for a Lead Ranch Assistant. Come join us in caring for rescued horses and other farm animals! This position will help lead other employees and can be great experience to qualify for a supervisory position.
Responsibilities include:
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Monitoring and checking the work of other employees and ranch volunteers
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Performing proper care for all animals at the ranch, including feeding and watering, and turning horses out to pasture
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Adherence to established feeding, sanitation, medical procedures
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Assisting and restraining animals for our veterinarian and farrier
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Keeping records about animals in our computer system
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May drive a trailer containing a horse or other animal
Qualifications:
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The successful candidate must have professional horse handling experience including halter training and socializing
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Have or be able to obtain a Class E driver's license
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Horse hauling experience
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Great people skills are needed in addition to animal skills!
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Experience with other farm animals is desirable
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Should be proficient in personal computing skills (Word, Excel, email and Internet)
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Prior lead or supervisory experience would be a plus.
This position also requires a flexible schedule and includes weekend work.
Starting wage is $17.00/hour.
The Humane Society of Missouri offers competitive wages and excellent benefits:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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Short-term disability
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Long-term disability (100% employer paid)
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Retirement Savings Plan
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Paid time off, including vacation, sick and holiday pay
Employees are eligible for the following discounts after 90 days of employment:
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40% off veterinary services
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15% off prescription diets
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$50 off adoptions at HSMO
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10% off gift shop
