Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

📍 Kansas City, MO Are you passionate about animal care and ready for a hands-on, active role where you can make a difference every single day? Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary is looking for dedicated Barn Staff to join our team. This is a very physical, highly interactive position—perfect for someone who loves working with animals and doesn’t mind getting their hands (and heart) involved.

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What You’ll Do

✅ Provide daily care for 18+ dogs, including feeding, watering, and administering medications (heartworm & flea/tick prevention). ✅ Walk and exercise dogs continuously throughout your shift. ✅ Clean and disinfect kennels, floors, furniture, bowls, and bedding to maintain a safe, sanitary environment. ✅ Pick up waste, handle laundry, and keep supplies organized and restocked. ✅ Give dogs love and socialization to help them thrive emotionally. ✅ Assist with events at the barn as needed. ✅ Take and share photos/videos to help promote adoptable dogs. ✅ Accept and organize deliveries; help build/assemble kennels and other barn supplies. ✅ Assist the Maintenance Lead as needed (mowing, shoveling snow, etc.).

Very Physical/hands on job. Will walk dogs your ENTIRE shift.

What We’re Looking For

✔ Animal care experience required – Must be comfortable working around multiple dogs, including reactive ones. ✔ Physical stamina – Able to lift 50 lbs and stay on your feet for 8+ hours. ✔ Reliable & responsible – Consistency is key for the animals’ care. ✔ Great communication & social media skills – Ability to take quality photos/videos for adoption promotion. ✔ 18+ years old

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Schedule & Commitment

*Must be willing to commit to a set schedule for consistency in animal care.

*Must be willing to work holidays, nights and weekends.

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Why Join Us?

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a difference in the lives of rescue dogs every single day. If you’re hardworking, animal-loving, and ready to spend your days caring for some of the most grateful pups you’ll ever meet, we’d love to welcome you to the Always & Furever family.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

PTO

401 K

Schedule:

4 hour shift

8 hour shift

Holidays

Weekends

Experience:

Animal handling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person