Equine Care & Carriage Operations Specialist

CW Talent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a stable operations helper to assist with daily horse care, feeding, grooming, and turnout, ensuring the animals are healthy and well-maintained. You will support carriage operations and guest experiences while adhering to safety and welfare standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, with strong horse-care knowledge and customer-service experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Solid understanding of basic horse care and handling.
• Background in customer service or guest-facing roles.
• Able to represent the organization professionally to visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily horse care including feeding, grooming, turnout, and health monitoring.
• Support carriage operations: driving carriages, hitching, and guest experiences.
• Monitor equipment, stabling, and stalls; report issues to the Equine Manager.
• Follow safety protocols and assist with training and programming support.
• Engage with guests through interpretive programming and guest-facing activities.

Skills

High school diploma

Horse care

Customer service

Team oriented

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equine Science (associate or bachelor)

Job description

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a stable operations helper to assist with daily horse care, feeding, grooming, and turnout, ensuring the animals are healthy and well-maintained. You will support carriage operations and guest experiences while adhering to safety and welfare standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, with strong horse-care knowledge and customer-service experience.