Equine Care & Carriage Operations Specialist

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a Horse Care & Stable Operations team member to maintain daily equine care, assist carriage rides, and support guest interactions in a historic site setting.

Responsibilities include daily horse care, health monitoring, and collaborating with vets and staff to ensure a safe, engaging visitor experience. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for equine science background.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed or equivalent experience in horse care.
• Solid knowledge of horse care, feeding, grooming and health monitoring.
• Background in customer service or public-facing roles.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally and welcome guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily equine care including feeding, watering, stall cleaning, turnout, grooming.
• Support carriage operations by driving carriages and preparing horses for rides.
• Monitor health and safety of horses and report concerns to the Equine Manager.
• Assist in basic first aid, medications, and documentation as directed.
• Participate in training, veterinary and farrier visits, and programming support.
• Engage in interpretive programming and provide guest-facing experiences.

Skills

Horse care

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Public-facing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Equine Science

Tools

Carriage driving

Vehicle operation

Equine First Aid certification

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a Horse Care & Stable Operations team member to maintain daily equine care, assist carriage rides, and support guest interactions in a historic site setting.

Responsibilities include daily horse care, health monitoring, and collaborating with vets and staff to ensure a safe, engaging visitor experience. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for equine science background.