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Chelsea, MI

$13.73/hr

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Required CredentialsOften enrolled in healthcare or social work programs, some may have certificationsTypically requires relevant certifications or experience, but less formal education often acceptable
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Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, training programs, healthcare facilitiesHealthcare providers, elder care, disability support services
Common Search & ComparisonOften searched by students or trainees seeking entry-level experienceMore experienced or permanent roles in caregiving

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Animal Care Intern

Barn Sanctuary

Chelsea, MI

$13.73/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

About Barn Sanctuary

Barn Sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing lifelong care to abused and neglected farmed animals, while inspiring people to embrace a more compassionate, plant-based lifestyle. Each  day, we provide safe and loving homes to our residents, including cows, pigs, goats, sheep, turkeys, ducks, chickens, donkeys and other incredible beings who deserve dignity and care. We’re seeking a compassionate, hardworking, and dedicated individual to intern with our Animal Care team to support the sanctuary’s mission and help us maintain a safe, clean, and enriching  environment for our animal residents who call Barn Sanctuary home. 

Job Overview

Animal Care Interns gain experience working at a nonprofit sanctuary with over 140 animal residents covering nine different species, learn valuable skills related to animal health and behavior, get the chance to work with many special needs animals as well as perform other day-to-day duties.

Interns will report to the Senior Animal Caregiver while working closely with the Animal Care and Facilities teams and may also occasionally coordinate with other departmental staff and volunteers.

Your time interning with the Animal Care Team is valued very much. We could not maintain our high standards of care without the help of interns and volunteers.



Specifications

  • We are currently accepting applications for our Fall internship which will run from the first week of August through the last week of October. The deadline to apply is July 24th.

  • Part time internships are available, with a minimum of 24 hours per week.

  • Weekend availability required.

  • 12-week minimum commitment.

  • This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $13.73.

  • This internship will be performed 100% on site and interns must be able to commute and provide their own reliable transportation.

  • Interns must be prepared to work in all weather conditions and plan to dress appropriately.

  • Interns must be 18 or older.

  • Interns must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and do general physical work.


Duties Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and refilling resident waters

  • Mucking barns and coops

  • Preparing and distributing food to residents

  • Applying sunscreen and fly spray to residents that require it (Summer interns only)

  • Cooking and distributing eggs to the birds

  • Chopping and distributing fresh produce

  • Assisting with resident medical treatments and health checks

  • Shadowing Animal Caregiver daily routines


General Requirements

  • Interest in animal care, veterinary science, animal behavior, nonprofit sanctuary work

  • Commitment to Barn Sanctuary’s organization goals and mission

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong communication skills

  • Flexibility and openness to a multitude of tasks

  • Willingness to learn new things

  • Extreme reliability and dedication

  • Patience and the ability to act calmly in stressful situations


Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing. Diverse organizations are more innovative and better positioned to succeed in changing the world for the better. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Barn Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee, independent contractor, volunteer, or applicant for any position because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by law.