RFK Community Alliance Rein in a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center is a non-profit, PATH premier accredited center. We offer a variety of Equine Assisted Services, Animal Assisted Activities, and Vocational Training Services. Our mission is to promote meaningful and sustained well-being for children, youth, and adults facing educational, developmental, mental health, and other challenges.
The Barn Manager is an integral member of the RIAD Team, the candidate would be joining a dedicated team, committed to providing excellent care for the program animals and facility. The ideal candidate is experienced in all aspects of equine and facility management, is self-motivated, and energetic, and seeks to be part of a program that makes a difference in the lives of others.
Candidate must have experience managing an equestrian facility and is highly skilled in all aspects of horsemanship including providing medical care and meeting equine nutritional needs.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Oversee and share in completing daily tasks and operations
- Supervise and manage stable staff, working students, interns and volunteers
- Direct care of horses and small farm animals
- Schedule and assist equine professionals
- Assist with the equine conditioning program
- Provide equine and small animal First Aid
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
- Assist with managing the facility (paddocks, arena and small animal habitats)
Qualifications/Key Skills
- Experience managing a multi-faceted equestrian facility.
- Training in Equine Science, Management, and Nutrition
- Advanced riding, horsemanship, horse handling, and conditioning skills
- Excellent supervisory and communication skills, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to coordinate, delegate and supervise stable staff employees.
- Requires strength and stamina to work in inclement weather and lift 50plus pounds.
- Embodies a strong work ethic, is a flexible thinker, and presents in a welcoming and professional manner.
- PATH Intl. certification as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL.) Preferred
- Interest in working in a therapeutic environment that provides services to children, adolescents, and adults with special needs.
Available Shifts:
Sunday-Wednesday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, and Thursday 12-8 PM. The position requires flexibility to meet the needs of the center.
We offer an Outstanding Benefits Package:
When you join RFK Community Alliance, full-time or part-time, we'll offer a broad package of healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We have a generous paid holiday package, vacation and sick time (unused sick time is paid back annually). We also offer tuition reimbursement, short-term, and long-term disability, free life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and access to our on campus fitness center and pool.
At RFK Community Alliance
our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, a place that both celebrates and thrives on the uniqueness of our different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people who have overcome challenges in their lifetime to apply.
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RFK Community Alliance
life insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
April 26, 2024