Jobs & Internships

Qualifications

• Current PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in equine-assisted services, with demonstrated success in lesson planning, participant engagement, and safety management.
• Strong foundation in equine behavior, handling, and horsemanship, with the ability to apply this expertise to both instructional settings and volunteer training.
• 2 years’ experience in volunteer management or related fields.
• Has current Adult, Child & Infant CPR, First Aid, & AED certifications.
• Strong technology skills, including Google Suite and data entry skills; Salesforce a plus.

Please carefully review the job posting and job description documents available below. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume (both of which should demonstrate your experience, qualifications, educational background, and your desire to fill this position) via our Employment Application.

If you have any questions or would like to submit additional information, please contact employment@heartsandhorses.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For further information, please contact Erin Thames, Business Manager via Email: Erin@HeartsAndHorses.org or call 970-663-4200

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of housekeeping experience or a combination of training and experience in the housekeeping field, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Work Environment and Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. a. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.b. Employee must be able to hear in order to communicate with others and be aware of unsafe conditions.
• he position is requires considerable physical activity and requires the employee to bend; crouch; kneel; climb stairs; reach, with hands and arms; walk or stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must be capable of lifting, pushing or pulling required objects (cleaning equipment, furniture, etc) of up to 50 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands & fingers to hold, grasp, turn, handle or feel objects.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a variety of environmental conditions such as: a. Sufficient or loud noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction b. Fumes or unpleasant smells that may be related to the use of harsh chemicals within cleaning products or the item or object that’s being cleaned. c. Dust or airborne particles that may be found in a ranch environment. d. Extreme weather conditions on facility grounds such as wind, snow, ice, extreme cold or heat.

Please carefully review the job posting and job description documents available below. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume (both of which should demonstrate your experience, qualifications, educational background, and your desire to fill this position) via our job posting on Indeed or our Employment Application.

If you have any questions or would like to submit additional information, please contact employment@heartsandhorses.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Advanced horsemanship skills with demonstrated proficiency in riding, handling, and working horses in a variety of environments and training situations, including the ability to ride and school horses with confidence, balance, and soft, effective aids.
• Experience assessing lameness, back soreness, and related behavioral indicators of physical discomfort, with the ability to evaluate equine soundness and suitability for participation in classes.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player in a casual but busy work environment.

Working Student – Equine Training & Horsemanship – Part Time / Temporary (may include occasional evening/weekend hours)

Working under the supervision of the Equine Services Director and receiving day-to-day direction from the Head Equine Trainer, this position supports the training, conditioning, rehabilitation, and overall care of the Hearts & Horses herd, which includes up to 42 equines housed across two barns and multiple paddocks on a 23-acre ranch.

The Working Student possesses a strong foundation in horsemanship and riding, including a secure, balanced seat, quiet and effective hands, and a commitment to correct, compassionate horse handling. This individual works well as part of a team, collaborating with staff and volunteers to ensure all equines at Hearts & Horses receive exceptional care while supporting the overall mission of the organization.

Please review carefully the job posting and job description documents available on our website. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume (both of which should demonstrate your experience, qualifications, educational background, and your desire to fill this position) via our Employment Application at: https://www.tfaforms.com/4717361. As well as send a riding video to employment@heartsandhorses.org

If you have any questions or would like to submit additional information, please contact employment@heartsandhorses.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.