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Recreation Specialist - Farm/Equestrian
Government Jobs, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
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Do you love animals? Spend your time working outside, gaining valuable life experience, and making a difference in your community! Parks & Recreation prides itself on being a leader in innovative programs and parks. Do you have what it takes to be a part of our award-winning team? Hours and duration: Scheduled annual hours are limited to 1040 hours per calendar year. Hours and schedule may vary and cannot exceed 29 hours per week. Role & Responsibilities
The Recreation Specialist
Farm (Supplemental) will assist with basic animal care for the equine and livestock at Farrel-McWhirter Farm. This can include but is not limited to such work at the parks facility as: feeding, grooming, handling, first aid and routine health maintenance. The position will also clean animal living areas such as pens, stalls, and cages. Routine maintenance of Farm, office buildings, and barnyard will be required. Communicates Farm and park policies and program information to the public. May support programs as needed, such as teaching equestrian classes. Please review the Recreation Specialist job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements. Qualifications
High School diploma or GED College degree or courses preferred Successful passing of a background check Six months work experience with animals such as working on a farm with livestock and equine One to two years of work experience, with experience in a public setting preferred Licenses and certifications: Must have a valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire Driving record that meets City standards Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds, on occasion Must be willing to obtain first aid and CPR certification within two months of hire Perform outside physical work in varying weather conditions Use small tools and if applicable, learn to operate a tractor Perform basic janitorial duties. Communicate effectively and courteously with the public and other staff members. Proactively deal with customer service concern Work independently to complete tasks. Benefits
This is a supplemental, non-benefited position.
Do you love animals? Spend your time working outside, gaining valuable life experience, and making a difference in your community! Parks & Recreation prides itself on being a leader in innovative programs and parks. Do you have what it takes to be a part of our award-winning team? Hours and duration: Scheduled annual hours are limited to 1040 hours per calendar year. Hours and schedule may vary and cannot exceed 29 hours per week. Role & Responsibilities
The Recreation Specialist
Farm (Supplemental) will assist with basic animal care for the equine and livestock at Farrel-McWhirter Farm. This can include but is not limited to such work at the parks facility as: feeding, grooming, handling, first aid and routine health maintenance. The position will also clean animal living areas such as pens, stalls, and cages. Routine maintenance of Farm, office buildings, and barnyard will be required. Communicates Farm and park policies and program information to the public. May support programs as needed, such as teaching equestrian classes. Please review the Recreation Specialist job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements. Qualifications
High School diploma or GED College degree or courses preferred Successful passing of a background check Six months work experience with animals such as working on a farm with livestock and equine One to two years of work experience, with experience in a public setting preferred Licenses and certifications: Must have a valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire Driving record that meets City standards Must be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds, on occasion Must be willing to obtain first aid and CPR certification within two months of hire Perform outside physical work in varying weather conditions Use small tools and if applicable, learn to operate a tractor Perform basic janitorial duties. Communicate effectively and courteously with the public and other staff members. Proactively deal with customer service concern Work independently to complete tasks. Benefits
This is a supplemental, non-benefited position.