Farm & Event Assistant

BOYS AND GIRLS HOMES OF NC INC • Lake Waccamaw, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION Farm & Event Assistant Position

DEPARTMENT Farm & Arena

SUPERVISOR/CHAIN OF COMMAND: Farm/Arena/Equine Therapy and Events Coordinator

WORKING SCHEDULE: Hourly, Monday-Friday 8-5:00 with weekends during events as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum requirements – High School Diploma

          REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

Prefer 3-5 years’ successful work experience 
Experience with safely and efficiently operating small and large equipment such as UTV’s and tractors with attachments

          REQUIRED SKILLS:

Pick up and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
Work some weekends during events as assigned
Safely work around livestock and have awareness and knowledge of their behavior

Background investigation required. Must provide Human Resources with a written negative drug screening test prior to hiring.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assist in maintenance and upkeep of grounds associated with the arena, pastures and equine area which may include but not limited to bushhogging, mowing, weed eating, and grounds clean up.
 Maintenance of show barns, run-in sheds, arena, equine area, hay barn and the red barn which may include but not limited to board repair/replacements, fence and gate repairs and waterline repairs.
Assist with animal care that will include but not limited to unloading feed deliveries, filling feed barrels weekly, receiving hay deliveries and stacking, and setting hay out to appropriate fields as assigned in the winter months.
Trash and debris removal around arena, equine area, and pastures.
Assist in the care and minor maintenance of all farm equipment/vehicles
Assist in exhibition center and any farm or related events which include event preparation, event operations, and event clean up
Other duties assigned by the Farm/Arena/Equine Therapy and Events Coordinator

WORKING CONDITIONS

 Walking, jogging 50%

 Sports activities, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling (up to 50#), 

 bending, twisting, tool use, standing 25%

 Standing, kneeling, walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs/ladders, 25%

 reaching, squeezing, keyboarding, sitting, physical restraints, lifting, 

 pushing, pulling, carrying (up to 50#) 

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION CORE VALUES:

1. MISSION: BGHNC employees embrace the mission of the organization to create a true home – a place filled with faith, hope, encouragement and second chances where we help children and families heal from their past, discover their strengths and dream about their futures.
2. PROFESSIONALISM: BGHNC employees demonstrate professionalism through positive leadership, giving and receiving feedback, and pursuing ongoing education and professional growth. BGHNC professionalism includes timeliness, attendance, maintaining appropriate boundaries in all settings, as well as engaging in conduct consistent with BGHNC values.
3. COMMUNICATION: BGHNC employees provide professional and empathetic feedback with all stakeholders. They communicate in a positive, strength-based approach in all interactions, demonstrating the integrity and excellence of the organization.
4. TEAMWORK: BGHNC employees engage in hands-on collaborative efforts with other team members, as well as the BGHNC organization. They strive to achieve a common goal of completing tasks in the most compassionate, effective, and efficient way – while building an extraordinary workplace with high standards. BGHNC teamwork is inclusive, equitable, and culturally competent.
5. STEWARDSHIP: BGHNC employees embrace a long-term approach to decision making. This approach benefits agency objectives while valuing clients, community, and the culture of BGHNC. BGHNC stewardship prioritizes commitment to the organizational assets of property, staff, reputation, and history.
6. RESILIENCY: BGHNC employees demonstrate the ability to complete job responsibilities, exhibit adaptability and perseverance in all situations, maintain a growth mindset, and strive for an appropriate work/life balance.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended as a contract of employment. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements – High School Diploma
• Pick up and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Work some weekends during events as assigned
• Safely work around livestock and have awareness and knowledge of their behavior
• Background investigation required.
• Must provide Human Resources with a written negative drug screening test prior to hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 3-5 years’ successful work experience
• Experience with safely and efficiently operating small and large equipment such as UTV’s and tractors with attachments

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and upkeep of grounds associated with the arena, pastures and equine area which may include but not limited to bushhogging, mowing, weed eating, and grounds clean up.
• Maintenance of show barns, run-in sheds, arena, equine area, hay barn and the red barn which may include but not limited to board repair/replacements, fence and gate repairs and waterline repairs.
• Assist with animal care that will include but not limited to unloading feed deliveries, filling feed barrels weekly, receiving hay deliveries and stacking, and setting hay out to appropriate fields as assigned in the winter months.
• Trash and debris removal around arena, equine area, and pastures.
• Assist in the care and minor maintenance of all farm equipment/vehicles
• Assist in exhibition center and any farm or related events which include event preparation, event operations, and event clean up
• Other duties assigned by the Farm/Arena/Equine Therapy and Events Coordinator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees