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About the Role

The Equine Caretaker provides daily care and rehabilitation for equine at Lollypop Farm, contributing to their health and wellbeing to prepare them for adoptive homes and educating the community about them.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to the equine at Lollypop Farm
Ensure the wellbeing of equine through daily feeding, watering, and cleaning to the standard of the SOPs
Handle and work with animals of various temperaments and work to improve their adoptability
Maintain comprehensive records for animals in shelter management system
Assist with scheduling and handling the animals for appointments with outside equine professionals (veterinarian, farrier, etc.)
Assist the Farm Director in creating pathways to placement for incoming animals
Participates in pre-intake counseling, scheduling, and intake diversion with past adopters and rescue/placement partners
Assist the Farm Director in developing training and enrichment plans for equine, then implement those plans to ready animals for adoption
Assist the Farm Director with equine adoptions, including counseling, scheduling adoption appointments, and meeting with adopters to introduce them to the horses
Assist in training and providing direction to new team members and volunteers
Provide professional customer service to the team and other staff, volunteers, clients, and visitors
Assist in grounds maintenance (including, but not limited to, raking, and shoveling)
Operate vehicles, equipment (including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, weed whackers, tractors and utility vehicles) and attachments (including, but not limited to, manure spreader, bush hog, and York rake)
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable state and federal laws
Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others
Maintain good housekeeping
Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education
Three years experience with equine care and riding/training strongly preferred
A combination of education and experience will be considered if aligned with the position
Ability to interpret and follow instructions
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Ability to operate a tractor, shovel, rake, grooming equipment, bush hogs, and tractor rake
Must Align with the Company Mission, Vision and Core Values
Commitment to Diversity

Skills

Equine care
Equine riding
Equine training
Tractor operation
Shovel operation
Rake operation
Grooming equipment operation
Bush hog operation
Tractor rake operation
Record maintenance
Customer service
Teamwork
Communication
Flexibility
Commitment
Integrity
Respect

Location

Greater Rochester

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Three years experience with equine care and riding/training strongly preferred

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent education

Benefits

Generous paid time off (128 hours)
8 paid holidays
Company contribution up to 6% toward retirement after meeting service requirement
Comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and professional growth
Onsite emotional support
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About the Company

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has been helping animals and people since 1873.
Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.
Our organization cares for thousands of animals each year—saving animals from abuse and suffering, sending homeless pets to new homes, connecting pet owners with resources to keep their pets, and sharing information on how to help animals every day.
Mission: Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.
Vision: A just and compassionate world for all animals.
Core Values: We embrace and recognize that Lollypop Farm donors are the heroes of our work – voluntarily offering time or money, no matter the amount – to support our mission. Together, our core values unify and guide us to provide the best service to the animals, our community, our organization and ourselves.
Compassion: We show empathy and sympathy for what people and animals are experiencing through positive and constructive actions.
Communication: We engage in a two-way process to exchange thoughts, feelings, and ideas in pursuit of a mutually-accepted goal or direction.
Flexibility: We are willing and comfortable adapting to new circumstances and conditions.
Commitment: We persevere in our efforts to achieve our mission.
Teamwork: We collaborate and communicate to achieve common goals, understanding that the organization works best when unified.
Integrity: We pursue our mission with honor, fairness, and respect for animals, individuals, the organization, and our community.
Respect: We show consideration and professional regard for all aspects of the organization.
At Lollypop Farm, we believe that people are our greatest strength. We are united by our mission - Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and lifesaving care. Our values inspire us to promote and support a diverse and equitable environment of mutual respect where all staff, volunteers, and community members feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/ADA