Application Form Farm Assistant Paper Birch Farm

Job Description:

Responsibilities: The Farm Assistant is responsible for assisting with the care of horses. Primary responsibilities include weighing and feeding hay, removing manure from enclosures, and filling water troughs.

Qualifications: Responsible and reliable applicants interested in spending time outdoors caring for horses are encouraged to apply. No horse care experience necessary. Ability to shovel, rake, move wheelbarrows, pull carts required. Ability to lift hay bales (approx. 50 lbs) welcome but not required.

Location: Anchorage, Alaska (near Zoo); all work occurs outdoors

Hours: Shifts are typically 2-3 hours/day and occur during the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM. We're looking for someone who can work a minimum of one shift per week.

Pay: $20/hour

Part-time, temporary (Winter/Spring with possibility to continue, if interested)

Start date: Flexible

Full Name of Applicant*

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We're looking for people who are typically available at least once per week for two hours between the hours of 9 AM and 2 PM. Do you anticipate being available at least once per week for two hours within the 9 AM to 2 PM window during the months ahead?*

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Please let us know approximately how many shifts (2-3 hours/shift) per week you would be interested in.*

Shifts are typically about 2 hours in length and the work can be completed between the hours of 9 AM and 2 PM.

Available Start Date*

This position involves shoveling, raking, and dumping horse manure. Would you be comfortable moving a wheelbarrow or cart loaded with horse manure?*

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Do you have any previous experience with horses? (Note: Experience with horses is not required; we welcome applications regardless of past horse experience.)*

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Job Application: Farm Assistant