Evergreen Park Hiring Part-Time Assistant Barn Manager

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — If green acres is your place to be, the Village of Evergreen Park is now hiring a part-time assistant farm manager at The Barn in 50-Acre Acre Park, 91st Street and Rockwell Avenue. The village is looking for a responsible, hardworking person who is comfortable with farm animals; specifically, horses, goats, chickens and cats. Also, a friendly demeanor is required, as the farm hosts village events, field trips from neighboring schools and day camps, and holds daily classes for students with special needs.

Primary Duties Include:

• Supervise the daily feeding, cleaning and care of animals.
• Train others on the proper care and handling of animals.
• Develop cleaning schedules and assign volunteers to specific areas.
• Help coordinate and set-up farm classes and programs with the Farm Manager.
• Conduct tours of the barn.
• Interact with visitors and share knowledge regarding the farm and animals.

Environmental/Physical Demands:

Work is performed at the farm (91st and Rockwell) with exposure to live animals as well as hay and fee. Work is frequently performed outdoors, with exposure to hot and hold weather and related conditions. The candidate will be required to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50lbs.

Work Schedule:

The barn is open and needs to be staffed 365 days a year. The work schedule for this position is 3 days a week for a total of 19 hours.

Monday: 7 a.m. to noon 12:00p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Interested applicants should submit a completed Village of Evergreen Park employment application to hkokodynsky@evpkadm.org. Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.