Equine Operations Lead — Carriage & Care Expert

Colonial-Williamsburg-Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the historic living museum in Williamsburg, VA, is seeking a dedicated Horse Care & Stable Operations Associate. You will oversee daily equine care, stall maintenance, turnout, grooming, and safety procedures within a world-renowned living history site.

Responsibilites include supporting carriage operations, training activities, and guest-facing interpretive programming while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and visitor safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent horse-care experience may be accepted.
• Experience with horses, including care, handling, and safety practices.
• Customer service or public-facing experience interacting professionally with guests.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally and create welcoming experiences for visitors.
• Prior leadership experience with ability to supervise and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily care and management of all horses: feeding, turnout, grooming, and stall maintenance.
• Coordinate carriage operations, drive carriages, and prepare horses for rides.
• Monitor health, welfare, and records of equines; communicate concerns to the Equine Manager.
• Provide guest-facing interpretation and coaching to staff during visitor interactions.
• Ensure safety, protocol compliance, and proper use of equipment across operations.

Skills

Horse care

Public-facing experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Equine Science or related

Tools

Equine First Aid certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the historic living museum in Williamsburg, VA, is seeking a dedicated Horse Care & Stable Operations Associate. You will oversee daily equine care, stall maintenance, turnout, grooming, and safety procedures within a world-renowned living history site.

Responsibilites include supporting carriage operations, training activities, and guest-facing interpretive programming while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and visitor safety.