Stable & Lesson Support Staff

RFK Community Alliance; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Educational Assistance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance in Lancaster, MA seeks experienced Barn Staff to support a therapeutic horsemanship program. Responsibilities include feeding, conditioning, basic medical care, and aiding riding instructors. Must handle physical work and maintain a clean facility in all weather.

Shifts include weekday and weekend hours to support lessons for students with special needs. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years at a riding facility, strong horsemanship, and a compassionate approach to working with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience at a fully operational riding/boarding facility.
• Equine first aid knowledge.
• Intermediate horsemanship skills.
• Experience with small farm animals is a plus.
• Stamina and strength for daily chores.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with herd and animals.
• Compassion for working with people with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall health of the horses and small farm animals.
• Morning and/or evening feeding of horses and small animals; turn in/out horses.
• Provide minor medical care to horses and small animals as required.
• Clean and maintain stalls, paddocks and animal habitats.
• Assist with veterinary and equine professional visits.
• Maintain facilities and grounds to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Keep aisles, tack room, offices and storage free from debris.
• Receive and stack barn supplies such as grain and tack.
• Assist riding instructors with grooming and tacking for lessons.
• Provide lesson support as a leader or side-walker.
• Assist with conditioning of horses.

Skills

Horsemanship

Equine first aid

Farm animal care

Stamina

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Compassion

Flexible

Job description

Lancaster, MA Premier Accredited Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Lancaster MA is seeking experienced Barn Staff Members to join our team. Candidates must have horse care knowledge and intermediate horsemanship skills. The position requires that the Candidate supports the centers mission to create a therapeutic and supportive environment to meet the unique needs of the students we serve. As part of a large Community Agency, candidate must commit to annual trainings offered through RFK Community Alliance and the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Intl.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Contribute to the overall health of the horses and small farm animals
• Conduct morning and/or evening feeding of horses and small farm animals Turn in/out horses
• Provide minor medical care to horses and small animals as required
• Cleaning and maintaining stall, paddock and small animal habitats
• Assist with veterinary and equine professional visits
• Assist with maintaining the facilities and grounds to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Maintain aisle ways, tack room, offices and storage areas to free from debris, dust and trash
• Receive and stack barn supplies such as grain, supplements, tack and horse maintenance items
• Assist the riding instructor with grooming and tacking horses as needed for horsemanship lessons
• Provide lesson support to the riding instructor as a leader or side-walker
• Assist with the conditioning of horses

Qualifications/Key Skills

• 3-5 years’ experience working at a fully operational riding and/or boarding facility
• Equine first aid
• Intermediate horsemanship skills
• Experience working with and caring for small farm animals is a plus
• Requires stamina and strength to manage daily physical chores and duties
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills
• Capable of working and caring for the herd and small animals independently
• Embodies a strong work ethic, be a flexible thinker, presents in a welcoming and professional manner
• Requires strength and stamina to work in inclement weather and lift 50plus pounds
• Requires compassion to work in a program that serves children and adults with special needs.

Available Shifts

Position 1 (25 hours)

Sunday 8AM-2PM, Monday-Tuesday 3-8:30PM, Wednesday 12-8PM

Position 2 (30 hours)

Wednesday 8AM-2PM, Thursday 2:30-8:30PM, Friday-Saturday 8AM-5PM

Who We Are

The RFK Community Alliance Child Development Center is a NAEYC-accredited program serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We believe nurturing relationships and play-based exploration are essential to learning. We honor the cultural, social, and economic diversity of the families we serve and value strong family partnerships.

How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

Why You’ll Love Us

We offer a supportive work environment and competitive benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Benefits eligibility may vary based on the nature of the position.

At RFK Community Alliance our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, a place that both celebrates and thrives on the uniqueness of our different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people who have overcome challenges in their lifetime to apply.