Farm Manager - HS Diploma + exp with farm animals

Woodbury NY

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Farm Manager - HS Diploma + exp with farm animals Assistant Manager- Wheatley Farms & Arts Center Sun-Thurs, 35hrs, flex Location: Brookville- Wheatley Farms (211 Wheatley Road, Brookville) Share your love of fresh air and sunshine along with a passion for animals, farming and gardening to create a holistic farm experience. AHRC’s Wheatley Farms is seeking an individual experienced with farm animals to assist in the day-to day operation of the farm and farm-related activities for the Day Habilitation program onsite which supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here, we offer you: · Competitive salary · Low-cost high-quality benefits package · Employee Recognition – you’ll be appreciated!! · A diverse, inclusive team · Opportunities for you to advance your career · Wellness incentives – weight loss, yoga at work, gym membership · College loan forgiveness · Cell phone discounts In this role, you will: · Assist full-time Farm Manager with the operation of a 2 ½ acre working farm. · Feed and care for livestock (goats, sheep, pig, horses, chickens, etc.) and small animals. · Receive and store feed, hay, and other supplies and materials. · Tend Gardens—preparing soil, planting, weeding, harvesting, watering, etc. · General Property Maintenance—Composting, trimming hedges, pruning bushes, weed-whacking, spreading seed and mulch, snow removal, etc. · Assist Manager with instructions and lessons for children and adults with special needs. · Assist Manager with tours for visitors. We require: · Qualified Driver’s license. · Experience with livestock/farm animals. · High School Diploma, college degree preferred. · Flexible schedule and willing to work at least one weekend day regularly. To be considered for a transfer, employees must have completed orientation and must be in good performance standing. Assistant Manager, for immediate consideration, please email Dr. Hassan Abdulhaqq at habdulhaqq @AHRC.org. AHRC Nassau is an Equal Opportunity Employer Proud of Our Workforce Diversity. Experience as a CNA, care assistant, home care aide, home health aide, teaching aide, companion, nursing assistant, customer service, activity aide, direct support professional or retail helpful.