Weekend Farmhand

Deer Run Farm is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our farm team as a weekend farmhand!

This is a part-time position consisting of 4-hour shifts on both Saturday and Sunday. Shifts may be scheduled in the morning or afternoon, in rotation with other part-time farmhands.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• -caring for and tending to our cats, dogs, pigs, chickens, and occasionally cattle
• -providing feed, water, and general animal care
• -cleaning and maintaining animal areas
• -assisting with hatchery operations and hatchery-related tasks
• -assisting with pen turnover, cleaning, and preparing pens for incoming birds
• -organizing and moving birds as needed
• -general farm cleaning and maintenance
• -helping keep equipment, buildings, and work areas clean and organizes
• -other farm tasks as needed

The ideal candidate is:

• -dependable and punctual
• -comfortable working around a variety of farm animals
• -willing to get their hands dirty and work in all types of weather
• -able to work independently and follow directions
• -detail-oriented and attentive to animal care
• -physically capable of performing routine farm tasks
• -someone who takes pride in doing a job well and understands that animals require consistent care

Previous farm experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person! This is a great opportunity for a young person just starting in the career field, who is also looking for consistent weekend work and enjoys animals, the outdoors, and the hands-on nature of farm life. Compensation paid weekly at $15/hr.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and enjoy working with animals, we'd love to hear from you!