*join our lifesaving team*:
*_ last updated: november 1, *_*
founded in *, peace ridge sanctuary is a nonprofit animal advocacy and conservation organization running multiple shelters for farmed animals, equines, and dogs in brooks, belfast, and freedom, maine.
we're looking for strong, kind, reliable people who want to grow with the organization and help support our mission of actively rescuing animals from cruelty, neglect, and other emergency situations.
if you want a job helping animals, read more about us, our open position(s), and what we're looking for below.
*what you'll find here - *world-class shelters run with the highest ethic.
over 600 wonderful, deserving farmed animals, equines, and dogs rescued from some of the worst conditions imaginable, now living their best lives.
beautiful properties, meticulously maintained barns and habitats, and a positive work environment.
a team of strong, kind people who are committed to helping animals.
meaningful work.
*open positions*:
please read through this page completely for more information about open jobs, potential future jobs, job descriptions, hiring practices, and more *before applying.
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*barn cleaner - brooks, maine*- position: barn & habitat cleaning, assisting with other tasks
- weekend work will be required
- full-time preferred, part-time considered
*equine caregiver/barn cleaner - freedom, maine*- position: barn cleaning & caregiving/assistant caregiving
- *part-time weekend position (saturday/sunday 8am - 4pm)*:
- can potentially become a full-time position
*job descriptions & more info*:
*what is the evening caregiver position like *- the evening caregiver plays a very important role at our main shelter in brooks.
this person is tasked with going from barn to barn checking on each of the residents and making sure everyone is set for the night.
daily tasks vary a bit from season to season, but include shutting animals in, last feed-outs, checking and refilling/topping off waters, doing last health checks, and other assigned tasks.
evening caregivers regularly help with last dog walks and may be trained to help with evening medications.
other regular responsibilities are basic janitorial duties in our "people barn" including sweeping, mopping, light cleaning, taking trash and recycling to on-site dumpsters, etc.
evening caregivers should plan to spend roughly three hours a night, but should be flexible in case tasks take longer due to weather, animal health needs, etc.
full-time positions helping during the daytime as well can also be considered.
*for all positions - what we're looking for*:
*we're looking for people who are strong *- regardless of the position, sanctuary work requires physical, mental, and emotional strength.
whether you're slinging 50 lb.
grain bags and hay bales, catching and holding animals for medical care, walking miles on wooded trails with dogs, setting up coral panels for an emergency rescue, cleaning barns, doing pasture pickup, or working outside in any given weather conditions, we're looking for people with stamina and grit who don't mind putting in an honest day's work to help animals live their best lives.
*we're looking for people who are reliable *- every day, the animals are counting on us to take care of them, so we're looking for people who show up on time and work to meet each day's goals.
*more details*:
- the work schedule remains consistent from week to week
- the typical full-time/hourly schedule is 8am - 4pm, five days a week (paid 1/2 hour lunch); if you're assigned tasks aren't completed, you'll need to work later that day, but we try to keep hourly schedules to 8 hour workdays
- *weekend and holiday work will be required *(animals don't take days off)
- paid vacation and sick time is offered to full-time employees
- starting pay is $17 an hour with yearly raises based on performance
- staff must be respectful of our vegan mission
because we're always looking for new hires to become long-term team members who can help us help more animals, we want to make sure that you're a good fit for us, and we're a good fit for you.
here are the typical steps of our hiring process:
- if you're still interested and we are too, we'll interview in person at the sanctuary location you're interested in working at
- while not always required, paid working interviews are often the last interview step to give you a better sense of the workload and job before making a final decision
- peace ridge sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, protected medical condition, military status or any other classifications that are protected under applicable federal o