Equine and Farm Animal Assistant Manager, Nevins Farm

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced assistant manager to lead our Equine and Farm Animal team at the MSPCA Nevins Farm in Methuen (40 hours/week, weekends required). As the Assistant Manager for Nevins Farm, you would join the Leadership team at our 55 acre animal care complex that provides adoption services for companion and farm animals as well as low cost veterinary services through our Community Clinic.

Salary: $55,000–$70,000 , depending on experience. Relocation assistance available for out of state applicants.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

As our Assistant Manager for Equine and Farm Animals, you’ll help lead our Barn team by supporting staff, inspiring volunteers, connecting with the community, and ensuring every animal receives the compassion and care they deserve.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate with clarity and warmth, and love bringing out the best in teams, this is your opportunity to shine.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll work closely with our Shelter Manager and Director of Operations to:

• Guide and support an incredible team of staff and volunteers at the barn
• Oversee daily animal care, intake and adoptions
• Lead group discussions, trainings, scheduling, performance development, and team culture
• In conjunction with the volunteer coordinator, foster a positive and supportive culture aimed at the inclusion, development and integration of volunteers into our collective goal
• Work with the Equine and Farm Outreach and Rescue Manager and the Law Enforcement team on the collection, transport and intake of farm animal cases.
• Model the kindness and professionalism that define the MSPCA

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1 years of management or supervisory experience
• 5 years of equine/farm animal experience
• Advanced knowledge of equine and farm animal husbandry and welfare
• A compassionate, people-centered leader who believes deeply in helping animals and their families
• A commitment to maintaining the positive, supportive culture we've built
• Spanish proficiency is a plus!

Please include a cover letter to help us get to know how you lead, communicate, and connect with your teams.

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU

• BCBS health insurance
• Dental and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Discounts on pet care and pet food
• Free on-site parking

WHO WE ARE

The MSPCA is the largest animal welfare organization in New England- caring for and placing over 12,000 animals annually across our four adoption centers and caring for over 14,000 animals in our community clinics. For our adoption centers, we aim to help the greatest number of animals by upholding an open adoption philosophy and moving pets through the shelter effectively while maintaining a commitment to socially conscious sheltering. For our community clinics we work to provide access to low cost veterinary care that helps keep families together with their pets. At our Methuen Adoption Center, we care for over 3,500 animals each year, including caring for 538 farm animals in 2025 with a 92% live release rate. Take a virtual tour of our adoption center!