Part-time Equine Barn Attendant

Summary
This position is responsible for performing all horse care and farm work as needed. Assist with Easterseals Ranch equine-assisted therapy. Equine Barn staff will ensure and maintain safety standards set forth by PATH International. Work week - 15 hours

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma required
• Experience: Some horse or farm experience preferred

Position Requirements

• Experience with the day-to-day operations of working in a 20 to 30-horse barn.
• Ability to handle horses, including leading and lunging horses safely/competently.
• Above average knowledge of equine behavior.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Excellent verbal skills and equine handling
• Must be willing to work Sundays and Saturdays.
• Must be willing to work holidays.

Responsibilities

• Bring in and turn out multiple horses.
• Feed and water horses
• Clean 2-6 stalls daily
• Keep barn clean and well-stocked
• Perform daily treatments on horses as directed by your supervisor
• Assist supervising barn volunteers
• Assist as needed with programs and special events
• Work horses in hand as assigned by the supervisor.
• Report equine injuries, changes in behavior, or feed consumption to the supervisor.
• Assist with programs as assigned: tacking, grooming.
• Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures, utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
• Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, and courtesy. and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties:

• Inventory (feed, hay, supplies, equipment, meds.)
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Report all barn and equine matters