Stable & Lesson Support Staff Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Stable & Lesson Support Staff RFK Community Alliance United States, Massachusetts, Lancaster 971 Main Street (Show on map) Jun 19, 2025

Position:

Stable & Lesson Support Staff Location:

Lancaster, MA Job Id:

723 # of

Openings:

0 STABLE & LESSON

SUPPORT STAFF

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 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.

Pay Range:

$17.25 – $17.50 per hour Apply for this Position