Job Description
Our company is looking for a dependable and reliable individual to work on our organic permaculture/ agritourism farm. The ideal candidate has some experience with animals and outdoor work, and is interested in a part-time position. The Farm Assistant position is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for Spring/Summer work.
We have overnight accommodation/ room + board opportunities for the right candidate. Three positions share the following responsibilities, thus, it is not essential that all candidates be able to perform all tasks.
Responsibilities may include:
- Tending to llamas, alpacas, cows, goats, pigs- including feeding, assistance with vaccines and grooming, breeding, trough cleaning
- Performing various tasks in field (planting, seeding, weeding, fence construction, clearing/cleaning)
- Gardening
- Construction (“handyman” skills)/ building maintenance
- Square hay bale stacking
- Mowing/Trimming
- Cleaning/Organizing Common Spaces
- Hosting overnight guests
- Assisting with traveling zoo and farm visits
About us
Wilken Farm is a small, female owned and operated, permaculture farm in Huntsville, AR. We are creative, hands on, diverse, and the work is demanding but rewarding. Do you love animals and gardening? Do you have farm or construction experience? Does working outside, all weather appeal to you? How about caring for alpacas, llamas, cows, pigs, and goats? If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to apply to see if the job is a good fit!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Huntsville, AR 72740: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Prior Work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person