Equine Program Manager

About Santo Domingo:

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 20 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo.

About Out Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexible work hours

We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer very generous benefits for full time staff:

• Personal Leave (up to 26 days per year)
• Paid holiday/cultural leave (up to 20 days/year)
• Excellent medical benefits with an employer contribution of up to 85%
• Up to 5% matching 401(k) in which you are immediately and fully vested
• Fully paid dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance Policies
• Other amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summar of Position:

The Equine Program Manager will play a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and management of our equine program. This position involves overseeing the daily operations of the program, ensuring the welfare of our horses, managing stable operations, and working closely with therapists to facilitate equine-assisted activities. The ideal candidate is a compassionate leader with a deep understanding of equine management and a passion for using equine-assisted strategies to support therapeutic outcomes. Duties include but are not limited to daily management and coordination of daily feeding, provision of water, turning out, mucking stalls/paddocks, and bedding stalls as prescribed for each horse's needs. Responsible for the management and documentation of equine care and health records. Responsibilities related to the tracking of grain, supplements, hay, supplies and bedding as well as supplies needed for horse safety are included.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 experience working in a riding facility or barn caring for horses, degree in related field preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to obtain Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) or Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCSS) certification within one year of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage therapeutic or educational programs and strong working knowledge of equine health, wellness, and training.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with therapists and other professionals.
• Commitment to promoting the welfare of both participants and horses.
• Must be physically and mentally fit - the job is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and work outside in all weather.
• Experience in the creation, leadership and/or management aspects of either children, adult, or family services/programs.
• Experience overseeing staff scheduling, staff hiring, and budget management.
• Experience and familiarity with risk management practices to ensure safety on experiential activities.
• Experience in delivering psycho-educational and psycho-therapeutic services and running groups.
• Experience in the prevention of substance abuse, violence, or other health areas.
• Extended working hours, including various work shifts, weekends, and evenings, may be required.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check.
• Must be 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable through the Santo Domingo Pueblo's liability plan.

Are you ready to join our family?

If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).


Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.