Animal Care Intern

About Barn Sanctuary

Founded in 2016, Barn Sanctuary has rapidly grown into one of the largest and most well-known farmed animal sanctuaries in the country. Currently, over 140 rescued farmed animals including cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, donkeys, pot-belly pigs, and goats call Barn Sanctuary home. Our mission is simple: We rescue abused and neglected farmed animals and inspire people to a plant-based lifestyle. 

Job Overview

Animal Care Interns gain experience working at a nonprofit sanctuary with over 140 animal residents covering 9 different species, learn valuable skills related to animal health and behavior, get the chance to work with many special needs animals as well as perform other day to day duties.

Interns will report to the Animal Care Supervisor while working closely with the Animal Caregivers and Shelter Team and may also occasionally coordinate with other departmental staff and volunteers.

Your time interning with the Animal Care Team is valued very much. We could not maintain our high standards of care without the help of interns and volunteers.

Specifications

• We can offer flexibility with weekly hours and length of the internship to accommodate academic/work schedules.

• Part time internships are available, with a minimum of 24 hours per week.

• 12 week minimum commitment.

• This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $10.33.

• This internship will be performed 100% on site and interns must be able to commute and provide their own transportation.

• Interns must be prepared to work in all weather conditions and plan to dress appropriately.

• Interns must be 18 or older.

  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleaning and refilling resident waters

• Mucking barns and coops

• Assisting Animal Care staff with preparing food for residents

• Stocking food & medical supplies in the various buildings

• Applying sunscreen and fly spray to residents that require it

• Cooking and distributing eggs to the birds

• Chopping and distributing fresh produce to the animals

• Assisting with resident medical procedures

• Shadowing Animal Caregivers daily routines

• Conducting a research project on an animal welfare topic of personal interest

• Implementing findings of research with the residents at the sanctuary

General Requirements

• Interest in animal care, veterinary science, animal behavior, nonprofit sanctuary work

• Commitment to Barn Sanctuary’s organization goals and mission

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and do general physical work

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong communication skills

• Flexibility and openness to a multitude of tasks

• Willingness to learn new things

• Extremely reliable

Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing. Diverse organizations are more innovative and better positioned to succeed in changing the world for the better. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Barn Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee, independent contractor, volunteer, or applicant for any position because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by law.