WE’RE HIRING!

We are looking for dependable, hardworking people to join our small team caring for approximately seven acres of property and a whole lot of animals.

Rather than filling one large “do everything” position, we are looking to divide the work into TWO PART-TIME POSITIONS.

Both positions are paid nonprofit positions. We cannot offer a large starting wage or traditional employee benefits, but these are important jobs where your work directly affects the daily care, safety, and quality of life of our animals.

POSITION #1

ANIMAL CARE + MEDICAL + SOCIAL MEDIA

This position is primarily focused on the animals and their daily care.

We need someone who is observant, dependable, comfortable around animals, and able to work independently. You will be responsible for making sure everyone gets what they need every day — even when nobody is standing over you telling you what to do.

Your responsibilities will include:

DOG CARE

• Feed all dogs according to individual schedules and diets.
• Prepare personalized and special diets.
• Give medications as directed.
• Fill water and clean/sanitize bowls and buckets.
• Pay attention to appetite, behavior, appearance, mobility, and changes in health.
• Report anything unusual or concerning.
• Exercise dogs according to their individual needs and schedules.
• Learn which toys, treats, and enrichment activities are appropriate for each dog.
• Wash, sanitize, rotate, and maintain toys and enrichment items.
• Assist with handling for medications, nail trims, baths, and other routine care.
• Help with seasonal clothing, blankets, cooling, and other individual needs.

PHAT FARM ANIMAL CARE

• Feed pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, geese, and other farm animals according to established schedules.
• Follow special feeding instructions for individual animals.
• Make sure animals are in the correct areas and aren't getting into areas they shouldn't.
• Maintain water, pools, bowls, and mud areas.
• Brush and treat designated pigs as directed.
• Gather eggs, date cartons, and rotate them properly.
• Check hay feeders and replace hay as needed.
• Let designated pigs in and out of the barn.
• Observe animals and report anything unusual.

MEDICAL & RECORD KEEPING

• Follow medication instructions carefully.
• Keep track of animals receiving medications or special care.
• Monitor weight, appetite, behavior, and other important changes.
• Assist with monthly baths, nails, ears, weights, and records as assigned.

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Take photos and videos of the animals.
• Help with weekly live videos.
• Help capture animals' personalities and daily activities.
• Assist with social media content showcasing the refuge and farm.
• Keep photo props and cottage dress-up items organized.

This position is a good fit for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys working with animals.
• Is comfortable around dogs, pigs, goats, poultry, and birds.
• Can follow detailed feeding and medical instructions.
• Notices when something is different or wrong.
• Can work independently.
• Is comfortable taking photos/videos and appearing behind the scenes of social media.
• Understands that animal care comes first.
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POSITION #2

KENNEL + PROPERTY + MAINTENANCE

This position is primarily focused on keeping the property, kennels, buildings, equipment, pools, and farm areas clean, safe, functional, and maintained.

If you like working with your hands, being outside, fixing things, cleaning things, mowing, weed-eating, and seeing a job that needs doing and simply doing it, this may be the position for you.

Your responsibilities will include:

KENNEL MAINTENANCE

• Scoop kennels and yards daily.
• Rake gravel and keep walkways clear.
• Clean interior and exterior kennel areas.
• Apply odor eliminator and disinfectant according to schedule.
• Deep-clean areas as needed.
• Clean and maintain beds, windbreaks, fans, and play-yard areas.
• Pick up trash, debris, broken ties, glass, string, and other hazards.
• Keep gates and doors closed and locked.
• Maintain batteries in locks.
• Report broken fencing, gates, equipment, or other problems.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Mow.
• Weed-eat.
• Spray weeds.
• Trim and maintain property as needed.
• Pick up limbs, debris, trash, and other hazards.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Assist with larger repair projects.
• Handle pest-control tasks as directed.
• Move pavers, blocks, lumber, feed, and other heavy materials.
• Keep tools, carts, equipment, and work areas organized.

POOL & WATER MAINTENANCE

• Check pool chemicals.
• Vacuum pools.
• Drain and scrub the small pool weekly.
• Maintain play-yard water areas.
• Keep pools and animal water areas clean and functional.
• Help with additional summer cooling needs.

PHAT FARM BUILDINGS & PROPERTY

• Clean barns, animal houses, porches, and farm buildings.
• Scoop and clean farm areas.
• Rake hay and waste from barns and animal houses.
• Replace hay as needed.
• Clean up around pens and buildings.
• Repair or report openings in pens and fencing.
• Help maintain the overall appearance and safety of the farm.

GENERAL CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

• Sweep, mop, and wipe buildings, porches, and work areas.
• Unpack and organize donations.
• Stock supplies.
• Keep tools and equipment properly stored.
• Report when supplies or materials are getting low.
• Help keep the property organized and functional.

This position is a good fit for someone who:

• Likes physical, hands-on work.
• Doesn't mind getting dirty.
• Can work outside in Mississippi heat, cold, rain, and mud.
• Has basic mechanical/maintenance skills or is willing to learn.
• Can operate lawn equipment safely.
• Can lift and move heavier items.
• Notices things that need to be repaired, cleaned, moved, or maintained.
• Doesn't need someone following them around telling them what to do.
• Takes pride in leaving an area better than they found it.
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BOTH POSITIONS REQUIRE:

• A dependable vehicle

• A valid driver's license

• A strong work ethic

• Reliability

• The ability to work independently

• The ability to follow instructions

• The ability to accept correction and constructive criticism

• Common sense

• A willingness to work

These are not sit-behind-a-desk jobs.

Both positions involve physical work, animals, mud, heat, cold, rain, noise, odors, animal waste, allergens, and the possibility of scratches, bumps, nips, stepped-on toes, and other realities of working around animals.

The animals don't care what the weather is doing or whether it's a weekend or holiday.

They still need to be cared for.

That's why reliability is one of the most important qualifications we are looking for.

WHY TWO POSITIONS?

We know that not everyone wants a job that involves feeding animals AND mowing seven acres AND cleaning kennels AND maintaining pools AND doing social media.

So we're separating the responsibilities.

One person can focus primarily on animals, medical care, feeding, enrichment, and social media.

The other can focus primarily on cleaning, maintenance, mowing, weed-eating, pools, buildings, and property.

There will naturally be some overlap and teamwork between the two positions, but each person will have a clearly defined primary area of responsibility.

INTERESTED?

If one of these sounds like something you would be good at, we'd like to talk to you.

? Call Kenneth Shaw at 662-386-9153

We'll set up a time for you to come out, see the property, and talk through the position in person.

Please tell us which position you're interested in — Animal Care or Property/Maintenance.

And please be honest with yourself before calling.

We're looking for people who show up, work hard, pay attention, take responsibility, and understand that the animals and the property depend on them.

If that's you, give us a call.