Tour Guide- Horse Refuge

The Wild Animal Sanctuary; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision after 60 days

401K after 180 days

Job summary

The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Craig, Colorado is seeking a Tour Guide/Photography staff member. This full-time, exempt role combines driving tours with photography, animal care support, and direct visitor engagement.

Primary functions include leading tours, taking photographs, and supporting ranch hand activities. The candidate must have a valid driver's license, be capable of lifting 55 lbs, and excel in customer service.

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver's License.
• Able to lift 55 lbs or more.
• Picture taking/photography skills.
• Equine experience.
• Customer service abilities.
• Able to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive tours for visitors around the refuge.
• Assist ranch hand duties including feeding and animal care.
• Take photos for daily operations and visitor records.
• Provide exceptional customer service during tours and visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Photography

Equine experience

Job description

https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/The Wild Animal Horse Refuge

Location: Craig, Co. 81625

Salary: $60,000 Exempt Full-Time- Mid Level

Primary Function: Tour Guide/ Photography

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision is offered after 60 Days
• 401K offered after 180 Days

Director Supervisor: Executive Director

Organization Overview:

Our Non-Profit Organization has a positive mission and team environment!

If you have you have a strong work ethic, a passion to contribute to a great cause, then apply for our position today.

Our Refuge property has 40,000 acres of beautiful free space for our Colorado wild mustangs to roam and continue to stay free located in Craig, Co.

We have 3 locations, as our Non-Profit Organization is well established and our mission is to rescue and provide ample space for all of our animals. Please check out our main website at: https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/

The Wild Horse Refuge Website: https://shorturl.at/UzPT5

Job Summary:

Driving-Tours 30% Ranch Hand 10% Feeding/Animal Care Operation 10% Picture Taking 30%

Perform other Job Duties as assigned 20%

This position needs to deliver exceptional customer service, being available to drive around and place eyes on bands, being available for scheduled tours, cleaning the rental house after visitors, and routinely taking pictures on property on a daily basis.

This position requires keeping eyes pealed on property while communicating on a regular basis to Refuge Director with anything that seems amiss.

With the guidance and under supervision of the Refuge Director and Executive Director these positions will execute day to day functions regarding the bands/horses, feeding, water haul, food haul, diet and nutrition, driving around property with supplies, perform all duties in a safe manner while following company protocol, custodial, sustainability, and long-term equipment care. Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Specifically, we are looking for people that possess the following qualities:

• Great attitude
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Determination
• Positive attitude
• Honesty
• Belief in organization’s mission

Required/Other:

• Valid State Drivers License
• Able to lift 55lbs or more
• Picture taking/photography skills
• Equine Experience
• Customer Service Abilities
• Able to work as a team

As you can see, we are looking for people who possess strong foundational skills with an attitude to succeed. It’s incredibly important for each applicant to know in their heart they are truly ready to become part of something bigger than themselves and actually possess all of the core ingredients required.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding service opportunity with real purpose, you are special and we want to meet you!

Clear Focus:

The above Job Description is intended to describe the general duties/nature of the level of work being performed. This Job Description is not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and skills required. Job Descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organization’s strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.

Background Check Statement:

Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization, as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders, or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threatening/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.

EEOC Statement:

Our Non-Profit organization, "The Wild Animal Sanctuary" is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.