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