Job description

Humane Educator (seasonal)
4-8 hours a week for 8 weeks (Sept/Oct), Saturdays

At Heartland Farm Sanctuary, our mission is to inspire compassion for all beings. We provide specialized care to rescued farm animals, offer inclusive humane education programs for learners of all ages, and provide experiential therapy to ensure the Heartland community is accessible for everyone. Our sanctuary is a safe, welcoming space where people and farm animals come together to experience growth, healing and connection.

How You Will Make a Difference:

As a seasonal Humane Educator at Heartland Farm Sanctuary, you will play an important role in creating a more compassionate and caring society by encouraging kindness and respect for people, animals and the environment. Through teaching children how we provide sanctuary, enrichment and high-quality care to our rescued residents, campers also develop skills to be compassionate members of their own communities.

The Humane Educator will be responsible for:

• Working with other camp staff members to plan, support and coordinate intentional humane education camp activities.

• Leading and supporting campers as they participate in age appropriate activities.

• Engaging with families in a welcoming and professional manner.

• Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp safety guidelines.

• Cleaning and maintaining camp facilities and equipment.

• Assisting with camp set up and tear down.

Who we are looking for:

Desirable Skills and Qualifications for the seasonal Humane Educator are:

• Experience working with children.

• A passion for animals, children and the environment.

• A commitment to the mission and values of Heartland Farm Sanctuary.

• Experience volunteering in our animal care or humane education programs (preferred).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• A willingness to work with farm animals and people of all ages.

• Reliable transportation to the sanctuary in Stoughton.

• A willingness to be outdoors - rain or shine!

We strongly encourage people of every race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and ability to apply.

Additional Details
Hours: 4 to 8 hours Saturdays mid September through October 2022

Compensation: Between $13 and $15/hour depending on experience

Work Environment: Heartland Farm Sanctuary is an active animal care and rescue organization.

The primary work of this position takes place outdoors, on a farm, in all weather conditions.

Employees will have to navigate rough and uneven terrain while maintaining a safe learning environment.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Heartland’s Executive Director, Jen Korz for consideration.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Surfaces sanitized regularly, Masks encouraged.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stoughton, WI 53589: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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