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Part-time Barn Assistant
Main Stay is seeking an individual to join our supportive team as a part-time barn assistant. Duties include feeding horses and small farm animals (goats, sheep, donkey, mini horses), bringing in and turning out horses, cleaning stalls and paddocks. Weekday mornings 7a-11a. Additional fill-in hours available. Prior farm and horse/animal handling experience required. We are seeking a dependable individual who enjoys working in a fun, friendly environment with animals. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Background check required. Hourly rate $13-15. Call 815-653-9374/email info@mainstayfarm.org.
Instructor/ Assistant/ Coordinator
A part-time certified therapeutic riding instructor position with the possibility of adding barn assistant responsibilities and/or volunteer coordinator duties to create a full-time opportunity is available for the right candidate. Barn assistant duties include feeding the animals, cleaning the barn, stalls, run-in sheds & paddocks, and assisting the farm manager with other duties as requested. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs. A background check is required. Full-time employees are eligible to receive benefits including a health insurance stipend, paid time off and a company match savings plan. Evenings and/or weekends are required. Join our collaborative team in our state-of-the-art 37,000 square foot facility. Contact Jean Maraist, Program Director, 815-653-9374, for more information or send resume to jmaraist@mainstayfarm.org.
