Position Summary: Part-time (25 hrs. a
week) Ranch Hand. Responsible to care for horses on assigned days to include
morning feeding, medications, water, clean and safe runs and stalls, manure
removal and application of shavings as needed. Also grooms, tends to wounds and illnesses as needed. Oversees the barn
to be sure it is kept in an orderly and clean condition so that it is pleasing,
comfortable and safe for people and horses. Repairs and maintains buildings,
fences, horse runs and arenas, etc. Attends to the care of the grounds
including pastures. Assists in the safe operation of the ministry. Is a role
model to volunteers and others in Christian walk, as well as proper and safe
horse handling.
Qualifications:
Experience and understanding in the management of horses. Is able to identify when a horse is
sick, injured or not their normal self. Knowledge and practice of safely
handling horses. Able to operate and maintain tractor, ATV, spreader, chainsaw,
air compressor and other common tools. Able to work with volunteers, teams and others. Able to receive feedback
and direction. Is self-motivated and able to start and complete tasks on their
own. Practices good and clear communication skills. Is organized and projects
upcoming needs. Able to do strenuous physical labor and able to lift and move
bags of feed, bales of hay, salt blocks and move wood as needed. Ability to
work outdoors in all weather conditions and arrive on time. Is punctual and reliable.
Is a believer in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and lives their life to
please Him.
Responsibilities
• Follows the policies and
procedures of Eagle’s Nest Ranch and agrees to sign the Statement of Faith.
• Agrees to follow the
Statement of Unity in interaction with others.
• Adheres to the barn and safety rules.
• Is responsible for the daily care of the horses on assigned days including feeding and watering.
• Fixes fences, gates or other barn/horse areas that need repair, including electric fences.
• Moves and clears snow in the winter.
• Drags arenas as needed,
minimum of twice a month during months the ranch is open.
• Attends to horses for vet or farrier appointments as schedule permits.
• Administers wormer, sand clear, fly spray, puts on fly masks, boots or blankets etc. for ENR horses as
directed by supervisor.
• Attends to wounds or abscesses with change of bandages or soaking, and assists with other special
care etc. as needed.
• Maintains the
organization of the feed and tack rooms and keeps them clean. Keeps hay barn
and equipment and tools in good working order and kept in their place.
• Advises supervisor when
feed, hay, medications, supplements, etc. are low to restock supplies.
• Keeps tack, boots and
helmets in clean and good working order.
• Receives tack donations,
sorts, cleans and assesses their usefulness, as well as helps with tack sales
with the assistance of volunteers as needed.
• Returns tools such as
brooms, muck forks, shovels, wheelbarrows and muck buckets, etc. after use to
their place.
• Helps keep barn aisles
and the Nest swept and free of tools, wheelbarrows, supplies, etc.
• Spreads manure in fields
as assigned.
• Clears and stacks dead
wood and brush in pastures, assists in weed control.
• Is welcoming and kind to
all ranch volunteers, participants, staff and visitors.
• Assists in training of
volunteers who work in the barn and/or with the horses.
• Assists in ranch events
and clinics that include horses as schedule permits.
• Meets with supervisor
regularly for updates on horses, feed, supplies and other pertinent
information.
• Participates in ministry
as time permits with events, trainings, leading prayer, session support, etc.
• Assists in emergency
situations such as fire evacuation.
• Completes other tasks as
assigned for the successful operation of the ministry.