Livestock Handler Intern

City Of Olathe
Olathe, Kansas United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 29, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Agriculture or Farm or Ranch
  • Internship
  • Job Description

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    Employment Type
    Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

    Job Summary

    Do you love working with animals? Do want experience in caring for large and small farm animals?Then the City of Olathe's Mahaffie Farmstead is looking for you!

    STARTING HOURLY PAY RANGE: $15.50 - $16.25 (based on experience)

    For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

    The Livestock Handler Intern assists with the livestock program at the 1865 Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. Responsibilities include performing daily farm chores, assisting staff with historic programming and events, and performing light administrative tasks to support operations.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Assists in feeding, medicating, handling, cleaning, and caring for livestock.
    • Assists with historic programming for school groups and special events; regularly wears provided 19th century clothing as part of the character and programming for the site.
    • Performs light administrative tasks such as taking inventory, keeping animal training logs, and ordering feed.
    • Uses various equipment or tools to complete work tasks, including use of a golf cart to efficiently access various parts of the work site location.
    • Must be able to work indoors and outside in heat and cold.


    Qualifications

    Experience: A minimum of one year of experience working around and with large animals is preferred. Must be sixteen years or older.

    Education: This intern role is ideal for someone with interest in furthering their career or studies in animal studies, historic sites, or other related careers.

    Licenses & Certifications: None required.

    Environmental or Physical Demands: This job requires work around large animals who can at times be unpredictable. Work at the job site also involves navigating uneven terrain, climbing, stooping, and carrying materials related to the job. Exposure to dust and other environmental elements will also be required and work is done both indoor and outdoors, requiring exposure to heat and cold as well as other elements of weather.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Olathe
    • City of Olathe

    The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident.

    It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.

    Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.

    If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.

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