Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is a 400 acre non-profit refuge located in Poolesville, MD, which provides a permanent home for over 250 rescued horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens and turkeys. Responsibilities include feeding and watering rescued animals, cleaning barns, cleaning outdoor areas and food and water bowls, restocking feed, caring for and medicating animals with oral and injectable medications.

Qualifications for the position are:

Excellent animal behavior observation skills

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting (applicant should be in good physical condition with no back problems, and must be able to lift 50 lb. feed bags and bales of hay.

Able to work well with a variety of people

Very reliable, dependable and trustworthy (must have your own car that is reliable)

Willing to adhere to a vegan diet while on the sanctuary property

Most importantly - a genuine desire to give a good quality of life to the rescued animals

Hours - Monday thru Friday 3 pm- 8 pm-  must be willing to work most holidays at overtime rates. Some weekend work will be required occasionally on event days.

Job Type: Part-time, could evolve to full time with benefits for right person

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour 

Expected hours: 25 per week