Animal Care and Facilities Manager
About The Position
The Animal Care and Facilities Manager oversees the daily care, health, and well-being of chickens, sheep, goats, ducks, Highland cows, and other farm animals at the Whitewater Center. The role also manages upkeep and safe operation of animal areas and related facilities, coordinating animal-care routines, maintaining facilities and equipment, and ensuring practices are carried out consistently. The position combines hands-on animal care with facility maintenance and team coordination. The manager is expected to lead by example, follow and uphold Whitewater Center procedures, maintain accurate records, and keep animal areas and facilities safe, clean, and well maintained. The role is full-time and on-site, reports to the Operations Manager in Guest Services, and may include assisting with animal programming for guests when needed.
Requirements
- Previous experience in animal care, livestock operations, facilities maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience coordinating work, leading a team, or overseeing day-to-day operations is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Genuine interest in animal welfare and commitment to safe, consistent care practices.
- Ability to perform hands-on animal care and manual labor, including lifting and moving heavy items.
- Ability to work outdoors for sustained periods in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to follow and uphold all Whitewater Center procedures and protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in animal care, livestock operations, facilities maintenance, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating work, leading a team, or overseeing day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily animal-care routines, including feeding, watering, and monitoring animal well-being.
- Ensure animal living areas, enclosures, and surrounding activity areas are clean, safe, and well maintained.
- Monitor animal behavior and health, respond to concerns, and coordinate follow-up with veterinary professionals or other relevant resources as needed.
- Coordinate safe animal handling, movement, and care practices.
- Manage routine maintenance and repairs of facilities, fencing, corrals, trailers, tools, and equipment; monitor supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
- Maintain accurate animal health, care, maintenance, and inspection records.
- Coordinate daily work and provide direction, training, and support to staff or team members assisting with animal-care and facilities tasks.
- Monitor supplies and equipment and communicate needs for replenishment or repair.
- Assist with animal programming with guests when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Access to the Whitewater Center’s pass activities.
- Staff discount program and pro deals.
- 401K.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
