Green CHimneys Seeks Full Time Farm Animal Caretaker

Founded in 1947, Green Chimneys is a nationally known, non-profit organization recognized as a leader in restoring possibilities and creating futures for children with emotional, behavioral and learning challenges. Recognized as an innovator in animal-assisted therapy, Green Chimneys operates a residential treatment for children, a special education school and offers specialized treatment and educational and recreational services. Yet, what has given Green Chimneys its unique identity is a Farm and Wildlife Center of considerable proportion. 

There are about 200 farm animals, unreleasable wildlife, horses and a small number of service dogs in training at the farm. The main criteria for animals in the program are that they play a supportive role with the children. Domesticated animals, such as sheep, goats, chickens, dogs and other animals that are accustomed to living with people, make up the majority of animal residents. These are the animals that provide close contact with the children

• The Program Facilitator will work closely with the Upper Barn staff to ensure top level farm animal care.  Duties can include but are not limited to:  leading daily feedings of animals and cleaning, maintaining all USDA paperwork and health records and supervision of interns and volunteers working in the upper barn, assisting in the farm science classes for learning disabled and emotionally disturbed children, participating in public programs at the farm.  The incumbent must have experience in managing all aspects of a barn facility, “hands-on” background providing care for a variety of farm animals, have strong skills in Microsoft Office along with superior communication skills, both written and oral.  Must have a valid driver’s license as driving is required.  Driving of a livestock trailer is a plus.  This position is full-time with a schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30-3:30pm for most weeks, occasional weekend coverage and holiday coverage on a rotating schedule.Hourly position, full time, permanent, health benefits, retirement plan, paid vacations, sick time, holidays.

Michael E. Kaufmann

Director

Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center/

Sam and Myra Ross Institute*

400 Doansburg Road - Box 719

Brewster, NY 10509

mkaufmann@greenchimneys.org

Telephone (845) 279-2995 Ext:170

Skype: michael.kaufmann21  

Fax (845) 279-3077

www.greenchimneys.org  

*Dedicated to education and research on the human connection to animals and the natural world