Job purpose
Manage dogs and barn responsibilities.
Manage barn staff.
Train barn staff
VERY HANDS-ON AND PHYSICAL JOB
Duties and responsibilities
- Schedule barn staff
- Manage barn staff personnel issues.
- Manage barn staff regarding daily exercise schedules for dogs.
- Communicate barn staff schedule to admin team
- Coordinate with medical staff to understand what meds are needed.
- Coordinate with medical staff about condition of dogs and vet visits. Manage barn staff communication regarding dog’s medical needs.
- Coordinate with transportation staff for transport
- Coordinate with adoption lead and foster lead to understand drop-off/pickups of dogs.
- Coordinate with adoption and foster leads to schedule and have someone available for meet and greets.
- Feed/give water to dogs if taking a morning or evening shift. Make sure barn staff is appropriately feeding and hydrating dogs.
- Medicate dogs as needed including monthly HW/Flea tick if taking a morning or evening shift. Manage staff regarding medication/preventatives.
- Clean & disinfect the barn - floors, countertops kennels, beds, furniture, blankets, bowls, take out trash, etc.
- Keep supplies organized.
- Laundry
- Pick up poop.
- Restock shelves and trailer and keep organized and clean.
- Walk dogs.
- Love on dogs
- Be present for events at the barn as needed/scheduled.
- Provide adoption lead with photos and videos of dogs and attended events for promotion.
- Accept and organize AF packages delivered at the barn.
- Build kennels.
- Assist Maintenance Lead as needed (example:mow lawn, shovel snow)
- Some office/administrative tasks including Shelterluv software. Train staff on Shelterluv software as needed.
- Take the lead for any state/Department of Agriculture visits and follow up with HR/manager for any and all remedies suggested.
- Communicate to team outcome of any state/Department of Agriculture visits and outline any remedies needed.
- Drive dogs to vet if needed
- Managing new dog protocols/introductions including some training
- Train staff on personnel and dog topics
Qualifications include:
Education: High School Diploma or GED min.
Skills: good verbal and oral communication, photography, video
Abilities: carry 50 lbs
Other characteristics such as personal characteristics: reliable, responsible, comfortable in 18+ dog environment
Experience: MUST have past manager experience and animal handling experience.
Working conditions: First and foremost, you will need to be comfortable around 18+ dogs at one time alone in the barn.
A&F is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue network operating out of Spring Hill, Kansas. We were founded in 2018, and for the past 6 years, we have saved more than 6,000 animals while also networking and promoting thousands more for other rescues to save.
Through blood, sweat, tears, prayer, and phenomenal community support, A&F has grown into more than a rescue. We are a movement. Our mission is centered on love, and our dream is to wake up in a world where every soul is treated with kindness, dignity, respect, and most importantly, their lives have been touched by love, even if only for a moment.
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