Operations Support Specialist

Lambs Farm • Libertyville, IL

10d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

As our Operations Support Specialist, you’ll provide flexible, hands-on support across retail, food service, animal care, and warehouse operations. This role focuses on maintaining efficient day-to-day operations while working alongside participants during structured work activities. You’ll help ensure programs run smoothly and professionally across multiple environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across changing environments and tasks
• Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills with a positive, energetic approach
• Ability to work across multiple settings while maintaining professionalism
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Physically able to bend, lift, walk, and move up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Basic computer skills, including email, data entry, and common office software
• Ability to work weekend and evening hours based on business and special event needs

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in animal care, retail, food service, or warehouse operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations across animal care, retail, food service, and warehouse environments to ensure efficient program and business operations
• Assist primary staff with feeding, cleaning, stocking, inventory, and order fulfillment during high-demand periods
• Work alongside participants during assigned tasks, reinforcing job expectations, routines, and basic workplace skills under supervision
• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized workspaces for staff, visitors, customers, and participants
• Assist with visitor and customer interactions, including basic education and service support as needed

Benefits

• Work Environment: A hands-on, active setting across our farm, retail, bakery, and warehouse operations, offering variety and practical experience each day.
• Growth and Impact: Build operational, teamwork, and leadership skills while gaining exposure to mission-driven programming and cross-functional operations.
• Our Values in Action: Join a collaborative team where flexibility, professionalism, and purpose guide the work. You’ll contribute to meaningful programs while supporting strong operational outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED