Job Opportunities at Equine Advocates
Equine Advocates is a national nonprofit organization. We focus our work on rescue, sanctuary, education, and advocacy. Our equine sanctuary in Chatham, New York, is home to 80+ rescued and retired horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. We are seeking applicants who have compassion for animals.
Handyman/Horse Trailer Driver
Duties include:
- Repair, power wash, and paint barn structures
- Build new barn doors as needed
- Repair, install, and paint fencing
- Repair roadways
- Oil changes in equipment
- Operate skid steer, tractors, gators, etc.
- Use of basic hand tools
- Mow lawns
- Weed whack
- Snow – plow and shovel
- Pick up maintenance materials at suppliers
- Cover for farm staff: horse-related activities such as cleaning stalls and paddocks, hay distribution, clean/replace water in troughs
- Other duties as needed
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Must be able to drive a horse trailer to and from the hospital in Ithaca and Saratoga, and load and unload equines.
Must be dependable and self-motivated.
Pay: Salary based on experience
Hours: 40 hours/6 days per week
If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@equineadvocates.org.