Barn Manager

Position Summary: Barn manager is the primary supervisor of the physical barn and responsible for the overall health of the herd. The Barn Manager will oversee every aspect of horse care, including vet and farrier visits, supplies and feed, daily mucking and barn chores, as well as scheduling and management of barn employees. This role is a significant one and requires an expert knowledge of horses, quick decision making, flexibility, and leadership qualities.

Experience:

• Extensive equine and barn experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills & personal integrity
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate with, supervise and empower staff and volunteers to be effective in their roles
• Self-directed and process-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to understand and adhere to TEC's risk management standards and ADA-compliance
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds for up to 10 feet and sustain aerobic activity for 30 consecutive minutes
• Must be able to work in a variety of positions, including but not limited to: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting
• Must be able to tolerate a variety of outdoor conditions, varying turf surfaces, air-conditioned buildings, and fluorescent lights
• Must be able to operate and use equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job
• Exercise common sense and can take initiative to accomplish tasks and make decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Equine Studies
• Veterinary technician or related degree or equivalent experience
• Nonprofit experience
• Barn management software experience and willingness to utilize
• Experience working with people with disabilities

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hiring & firing of barn/stable employees and volunteers
• Training new barn employees and volunteers
• Scheduling and overseeing barn/stable staff and volunteers
• Developing, updating, & enforcing feeding, mucking & turnout schedule
• Ordering supplies & feed
• Maintaining horse budget, paying invoices
• Making decisions about turnout (overnight or otherwise) including which, if any, horses should live outdoors and at what time(s) of year
• Communicating barn/ property maintenance needs to Groundskeeper
• Maintaining barn equipment, supply & feed inventory
• Dispensing & applying prescribed medications and treatments
• Arranging and overseeing vet visits, worming & shots
• Overseeing farrier scheduling & visits
• Handling manure disposal from barn and pastures
• Making sure riding arenas are regularly picked up and harrowed

Other Duties:

• Responsible for feeding and seeking medical care for equines/animals on the property as necessary
• Running barn-related errands and adhering to special requests as needed
• Consulting with administrative and therapeutic staff as needed
• Help in special events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation:

• Schedule: M-F from 8 am to 4 pm, but flexible to needs of property, programming, equines, and weather conditions (35 hours total)
• Salary depending on experience
• Generous benefits package included (health insurance, PTO, etc.)

Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in animal care and adaptive/therapeutic equestrianism This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant, supportive environment where your skills make a real difference every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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