– We facilitate restorative experiences with horse and nature-based programs to promote deeper connections between people and the world around them.
– We are dedicated to promoting equine-facilitated, regenerative farming experiences, and overall ecosystems teachings for health and well-being. We offer educational, recreational, and healing/restorative programs to a broad and diverse community. We envision a world that is nurturing and nourishing, where people connect with themselves, each other, and life.
Casa De Miel’s Barn Manager is responsible for overseeing the health and well-being of horses and farm animals, maintaining a clean and safe barn environment, supporting equine programs aligned with the organization’s mission of fostering restorative horse and nature-based experiences, managing supplies and scheduling veterinary services, mentoring staff, coordinating volunteer activities, and collaborating with the CDM team to ensure quality and alignment with the organization’s vision and valuesCDM’s equine services and programs are central to promoting and encouraging authentic connections, supportive community, and service that result in contributions to community. Because CDM is an ecosystem and in collaboration with nature, many unforeseen circumstances and newly developed needs arise every day. This role should be prepared to work with these unforeseen occurrences with the support of the CDM team; including
· Manage and coordinate the overall health and well-being of the horses.
· Ensure that the barn/arena area is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
· Assist with coordinating and facilitating community horse programs.
· Mentor and create training opportunities to increase CDM staff hands on safety and handling experiences.
· Manage and coordinate daily feeding, provision of water, mucking stall/paddock areas, pasture management, and turnout as determined for each horse. Grooming and bathing horses.
· Work and exercise horses using CDM-aligned methods to support overall health and prepare them for equine programs. Train horses in western riding—both in the arena and on the trail—using reward-based and natural horsemanship techniques. Experience riding is a plus.
· Coordinate with program team to identify /support community program horse-human connection engagements.
· Manage inventory related to supplements, hay, and other supplies needed to support health and wellness and maintenance the barn/arena area.
· Coordinate scheduling for all medical, farrier, and other equine-related service providers.
· Track feed, farrier visits, and all health-related updates from equine medical providers, identifying signs of illness or lameness early and working with veterinarians to address issues promptly.
· Serve as the lead with coordinating volunteer service activities in the barn and arena areas.
· Maintain the cleanliness of the barn/arena areas including organizing grain, hay, equipment, and other storage areas.
· Cultivate CDM’s culture, values, and vision for team members, volunteers, and community programs.
· Meet regularly with the ranch support to collaborate, exchange ideas, and co-facilitate, and assess the overall quality and needs connected with barn operations.
· Meet regularly with CDM team members to collaborate, receive input and support to ensure quality of program services, best practices, and ongoing support, as needed, for equine, barn operations, regenerative agriculture, and other land projects.
· Communicate effectively with the CDM Executive Director (ED) and providing all information necessary for the ED to make informed decisions.
· Attend CDM team meetings.
· Other duties as assigned.
· At least 3 years working with horses and other farm animals; with a working knowledge of basic principles of horse care and handling techniques.
· Leadership, collaboration, and management: positively influencing others to achieve safe and optimal results.
· Effective communication: speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, respectful, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
· Prior experience in barn management.
· Collaborating, leading, or managing professionals with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environment.
· Using Microsoft and Google Suite.
· Experience operating a tractor and other heavy equipment.
· Must have a valid driver’s license.
· Must be able to lift over 50lbs and work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
For more information or to apply, please send letter of interest with resume of experiences and desired salary to Patsy Harris at [email protected] or [email protected] No phone calls please.
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
