Facilities Director

Pittsboro NC

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, an animal sanctuary that provides homes to rescued farm animals, is looking for a Facilities Director to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep and daily maintenance needs of the Refuge. This position involves construction projects, vehicle maintenance, and landscaping tasks. The ideal candidate will be someone with a passion for animals, a diverse set of construction and maintenance skills, and a commitment to becoming a longterm member of our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Maintaining and improving existing structures, fences, roads and utilities

  • Assisting with the construction of new buildings, fences, roads, and utilities

  • Landscaping duties including planting, watering, irrigation, weeding, mowing, and bush hogging

  • Management of compost piles, including moving, spreading, turning, and maintaining safety

  • Purchasing and transporting construction supplies

  • Working with and leading volunteers in both larger work days and smaller construction projects, where applicable

  • Assisting with basic animal care duties and animal house cleaning, as needed

  • Transporting animals to veterinarians and assisting with animal rescues, as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • Commitment to the mission of the Refuge

  • Knowledge of and passion for animal rights issues and veganism is strongly preferred

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact constructively with volunteers and staff

  • Experience working with volunteers is strongly preferred

  • Resourcefulness and ability to work independently

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and meet time-sensitive demands

  • Ability to learn and process new information quickly

  • Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines

  • Basic knowledge of carpentry and plumbing – required

  • Familiarity with and comfort using common hand tools and power tools – required

  • Basic knowledge of electrical – preferred

  • Experience driving tractors, hauling trailers, and use of other heavy farm equipment - preferred

  • Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance - preferred

  • Schedule flexibility to meet onsite project requirements; some weekends, evenings and holiday hours are required

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record 

Job Specifics

  • We are offering $19 per hour for this position

  • Part-time permanent position, starting at 30 hours per week

  • Requires schedule flexibility, including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed

  • Benefits: 35 hours per year of Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, free access to Calm App, Grief and Compassion Fatigue support, opportunities for Professional Development, perks through Chatham Chamber of Commerce, and travel discounts through Working Advantage.

 

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to Lenore Braford at: lenore@piedmontrefuge.org

ABOUT PIEDMONT FARM ANIMAL REFUGE

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is a non-profit in Pittsboro, North Carolina that provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community.

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is an equal opportunity employer. Piedmont Farm Animal prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Piedmont Farm Animal conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted 5/2/25