Animal Care Specialist - Town of Windsor CT

Animal Care Specialist – Northwest Park (Part-time)

The Town of Windsor announces a great opportunity for an Animal Care Specialist at Northwest Park.

Northwest Park is a 473-acre municipal park in the Town of Windsor, Connecticut. The park features a nature center, hiking trails, natural habitats, and a barn with various heritage-breed farm animals on display. The Animal Care Specialist will report to the Park Manager.

This position is responsible for caring for the park’s poultry and livestock, including daily feeding, watering, and maintaining pastures and pens. It is a paid, part-time position that works 24 hours per week, year-round. Work hours are flexible, Monday through Friday mornings. The hourly rate is $19.00.

Our Ideal Candidate will:

• Maintain Northwest Park’s Heritage Breed Program by procuring and displaying a variety of animals for public enjoyment and education.
• Ensure compliance with all USDA, APHIS, and State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture regulations and requirements. Keep all licensing and inspection programs up to date.
• Develop and maintain nutritional programs for all poultry and livestock species; oversee the setup and cleanliness of all animal living environments in conformance with current agricultural practices.
• Maintain regular health care in conjunction with a qualified veterinarian; apply or dispense all medications as prescribed; coordinate contractual services such as a farrier, shearer, and dentist.
• Acquire all feed, bedding, hay, and supplies; maintain accurate records of all animal care supply expenses and professional animal care services.
• Train, manage, and provide continuing education for volunteer animal feeders regarding animal care.

· Assist the Park Manager and Educators in developing communications about the heritage breed animals to benefit public enjoyment and education.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 2 years of experience working with domestic livestock and poultry
• Ability to carry and store feed, hay, and bedding material. Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to develop a positive rapport with volunteers and work in a team environment
• Successful completion of the Town of Windsor’s pre-employment background check and drug screen (includes screening for marijuana)

To Apply:

Complete an online application at https://townofwindsorct.com/human-resources/vacancies/ Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of the workforce. EOE/AA.