Farm Specialist

Job overview

The Farm Specialist is a part-time, onsite role in Richmond, VA, paying $15 per hour. The position supports the Maymont Farm at the Maymont Foundation, a historic estate and park whose mission includes creating experiences that delight, educate, and inspire guests. The role maintains animal facilities and pastures, assists with animal movement and horse care, and contributes to guest experiences through interactions, tours, programs, workshops, and classes. It helps sustain animal-care standards and a welcoming, educational farm environment.

What you'll do

• Clean and prepare animal enclosures and pastures
• perform stall and pen repairs and facility improvements
• maintain daily records and report facility issues
• assist Animal Keepers with moving animals between barn and pastures
• perform horse-care routines such as hoof picking and brushing
• interact with guests and support tours, programs, events, workshops, and classes
• participate in special events as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

farm specialist

maymont foundation

richmond va

part-time

$15/hr

farm animals

horse care

pasture maintenance

animal enclosures

guest interaction

historic estate

farm maintenance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time hourly position supporting a 100-acre historic estate and park; horse-care experience preferred.

About the employer

Maymont Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions. Sector: 71.