Looking for a qualified Barn Manager to oversee the daily care, wellness and maintenance of all livestock.

The Barn Manager role is a working position that will supervise and work alongside the barn attendant, other staff and volunteers to make sure all aspects of the daily chores are accomplished.

We are a Natural Horsemanship practicing barn and expect kind and humane care of the horses.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Managing the Barn Attendant by assigning tasks and following up that tasks are completed according to HSNT protocols.
• Establishing nutritional programs for each animal which includes setting feed schedules and feeding appropriate diet and amount.
• Identify and report health and behavior issues to the Director of Equine & Livestock.
• Complete treatments for health issues as directed by a Veterinarian or the Director of Equine & Livestock.
• Manage paddocks by moving horses and livestock to the appropriate areas.
• Schedule Veterinarian and Farrier appointments, as necessary. 
• Manages barn cleanliness with Barn Attendant by ensuring stalls are mucked and water troughs are clean.
• Monitor inventory of feed, shavings, medical and other barn supplies; place orders and pick up supplies, as needed.
• Keeps all vehicles filled with gas and works with the Director of Equine & Livestock and Maintenance Manager to ensure vehicles are properly maintained; ready to go on a moment's notice.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others (including co-workers and customers) by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; and addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.
• The Barn Manager will oversee volunteers working in the barn or facilities by ensuring they are following HSNT policies and procedures including safety.
• Assist the cruelty investigations department with seizures by determining the temperament and hauling capability of equines or livestock, as requested by the Director of Equine & Livestock.
• Enter data/notes on care, medical and behavior for each animal in the animal management system along with relevant emails and spreadsheets.
• Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service to customers, vendors and volunteers.
• Protect the confidential information on customer and donors.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Equine & Livestock.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position

• 4 years steady equine experience
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in an animal field preferred
• Must be insurable on the HSNT vehicle insurance policy
• Knowledge of Natural Horsemanship philosophy in caring and training horses
• Ability to saddle and ride a horse confidently
• Must possess skills to drive a vehicle pulling horse trailers (bumper and gooseneck styles)
• Trailer loading of animals and trailer unloading, safety is crucial to this position
• Knowledge of Humane Society of North Texas policies and protocols, such as, but not limited to , adoption, cleaning and medical protocols
• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior
• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness
• Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, vendors and staff
• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas, with volunteers, the public, vendors and be a team player
• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions
• Must demonstrate initiative and flexibility in constantly changing work demands
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches and moderate noise levels
• Regular exposure to the outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch
• The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Working Conditions

• The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Weekend work will be necessary
• Based in Joshua, TX

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.