Animal Care Attendant
About The Position
Love early mornings, fresh hay, and the company of four-legged coworkers? Easterseals Massachusetts is looking for an energetic, reliable, and animal-loving go-getter to join our equine-assisted therapy team as an Animal Care Attendant! This isn't just a job — it's a chance to be part of something meaningful while getting your steps (and squats!) in. You'll support the daily care and wellness of horses and small animals that are integral to our programs for individuals with disabilities. Potential Shifts: Mornings: 6:15 AM – 9:30 AM Afternoons: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Evenings: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Weekday & Weekend shift coverage needed We’re a mission-driven team helping people of all abilities live their best lives. You’ll be part of an organization where your work has heart — and hooves! Ready to trade your desk for a pitchfork and make a real difference? Apply now and let’s hit the hay—together! At Easterseals MA, we champion diversity, inclusion, and equity to foster an environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We welcome a broad spectrum of individuals. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to dismantle barriers that hinder individuals from reaching their full potential. We actively engage with our staff, volunteers, partners, and the broader community to promote understanding, empathy, and collaboration. Collectively, we are changing the way the world defines and views disability, making profound and positive differences in people’s lives every day. By beginning with our diverse workforce, we demonstrate our commitment throughout the commonwealth. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives by ensuring all feel welcome and valued. Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Requirements
- Solid horse sense — equine experience is a must! You’re confident leading, tacking, and working around horses.
- 2+ years of hands-on barn experience in a professional or structured setting.
- Comfortable flying solo in a barn environment — you’re independent and reliable.
- Know-how in animal care, feeding, safety, blanketing, first aid and stable maintenance.
- Willingness to work outside in all kinds of New England weather — rain, shine, snow, or mud!
- Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly (think feed bags, hay bales, and water buckets)
- Bending, squatting, mucking, hauling, raking, pushing wheelbarrows – you get the picture
- Working in a barn environment (yes, there’s dirt, dust, and the occasional goat who thinks you’re part of the furniture)
Nice To Haves
- Bonus points if you’ve worked with individuals with disabilities or adaptive equipment.
Responsibilities
- Open or close the barn with confidence — you’re the first in and the last out!
- Lead fun, hands-on animal care activities with our program participants.
- Feed and care for horses and small animals with love and precision.
- Clean stalls, scrub water buckets, muck and rake like a pro, and maintain safe, happy habitats for all.
- Prep horses for programs: tacking, untacking, brushing, and hoof-picking included!
- Administer routine medications (we’ll train you) under the guidance of our Equestrian Center Director or Vet.
- Be ready to jump in for backup coverage when needed — team spirit required!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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