**Position Available: Manager at RVHR Horse Rescue**
Our 501(c)(3) horse rescue is seeking a dependable Manager to oversee daily operations at the rescue, handle property maintenance, assist with some office tasks, and support the CEO in caring for our rescued horses. If you are a hands-on leader who loves animals, enjoys life on a farm, and wants to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you!
**Position Details:**
We are looking for a 1099 Contract Employee to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be dependable, hardworking, and possess some horse experience, although it is not a requirement.
This is a hands-on position that involves daily horse care, general barn/property maintenance, and office support. We seek someone who is enthusiastic about a career in the horse industry, takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and can work independently.
**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**
Daily feeding and care of horses and other onsite animals.
– Preparing feed and supplements.
– Distributing hay according to each horse’s needs.
– Cleaning stalls and outbuildings.
– Cleaning water troughs and feed buckets weekly or as needed.
– Assisting with minor medical care for any injured animals.
– Monitoring feed, supplements, hay, and supplies, and notifying the CEO when orders need to be placed.
– Assisting during farrier visits.
– Helping with visitors and volunteers.
– Maintaining the barns and surrounding areas.
– Cleaning and organizing the feed and tack rooms as well as the main barn areas.
– Conducting weekly fence checks and performing minor fence repairs.
– Assisting with some office tasks (such as fundraising online, direct mailings, database upkeep, Facebook posting, etc.).
**Requirements:**
– A desire to help and care for animals in need.
– Must be at least 18 years old.
– Reliable transportation.
– Excellent communication skills.
– Ability to manage work hours efficiently and accomplish daily tasks independently.
– Strong attention to detail.
– Dependable and punctual.
– Willingness to learn ground manners for working with horses.
– Willingness to learn to use facility equipment (tractors, mowers, weeders, etc.).
– Ability to safely handle horses and recognize changes in behavior and appetite, and check for injuries.
**The right candidate should be:**
? Willing to work outdoors in all seasons.
? Reliable and trustworthy.
? Able to work independently and recognize what needs to be done.
? Comfortable with physical work, including lifting hay/feed over 50 lbs, and cleaning stalls.
? Eager to learn and grow within the position.
? Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to communicate effectively in English for safety and work instructions.
? Prepared to work in a no-cell-phone environment.
**Compensation:**
Salary is based on experience, ranging from $14.50 to $17.33 per hour.
This is not just a job; it’s a lifestyle. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys and cares for horses and other animals and takes pride in keeping everything clean, safe, organized, and running smoothly.