Equine & Farm Animal Care & Welfare Manager

Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc.; Freeport (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, Florida, seeks an Equine & Farm Animal Manager to lead daily care, welfare, training, and placement of the horses and farm animals in our care. This is a highly impactful role for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of rescued animals while helping shape a growing and respected animal welfare organization.

You will work closely with veterinarians, staff, volunteers, adopters, educators, and leadership to ensure each animal receives

Qualifications

• Strong experience with equine care, training, and behavior evaluation.
• Knowledge of farm animal care and welfare standards.
• Experience managing staff, volunteers, and barn operations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment in all weather conditions.
• Passion for animal rescue and the mission of Alaqua Animal Refuge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily health, nutrition, safety, and wellbeing of all horses and farm animals.
• Develop and maintain feeding protocols, turnout schedules, enrichment plans, and shelter standards.
• Monitor animals for changes in behavior, soundness, or health and respond promptly.
• Coordinate routine and urgent veterinary care, including farrier, dentistry, and bodywork.
• Manage daily staffing and scheduling for equine and farm animal areas.
• Train staff in safe handling, barn protocols, emergency procedures, and individualized care plans.
• Maintain high standards for professionalism, safety, and consistency across all animal areas.
• Supervise and support volunteers working with equine and farm animals.
• Review adoption applications and conduct adopter interviews and facility assessments.
• Educate adopters on animal needs and successful transitions.

Skills

Equine care

Training

Behavior evaluation

Farm animal care

Staff management

Volunteer supervision

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, Florida, seeks an Equine & Farm Animal Manager to lead daily care, welfare, training, and placement of the horses and farm animals in our care. This is a highly impactful role for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of rescued animals while helping shape a growing and respected animal welfare organization.

You will work closely with veterinarians, staff, volunteers, adopters, educators, and leadership to ensure each animal receives