Farm Hand in Virginia Beach, Virginia at Hunt Club Farm

Hunt Club Farm is seeking a dependable, hardworking Farm Hand / Animal Stall Attendant to join our team. This position is primarily responsible for cleaning and maintaining animal stalls, barns, and farm grounds to ensure a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for our animals and visitors.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, can work independently with minimal supervision, and is comfortable around farm animals.

Schedule
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Weekend and holiday availability required

Primary Responsibilities
- Clean animal stalls, pens, and enclosures daily
- Remove manure, soiled bedding, and waste materials
- Spread fresh bedding and maintain clean animal living areas
- Maintain cleanliness of barns, walkways, and surrounding farm grounds
- Load, unload, and move hay, straw, feed, and other supplies
- Assist with general farm maintenance and groundskeeping duties
- Support daily opening procedures and prepare areas for guests
- Help ensure a safe, clean, and professional environment for animals, staff, and visitors

Qualifications
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and stay productive without constant supervision
- Comfortable working around livestock, birds, and other farm animals
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Positive attitude and attention to detail
- Valid driver's license required

Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions

What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, and takes pride in maintaining a clean and healthy environment for animals. They are comfortable performing repetitive physical tasks, enjoy working outdoors, and understand the importance of consistency and attention to detail in animal care.

Previous farm or animal experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who is eager to learn and committed to doing quality work.