Equestrian Program Barn Manager

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking an Equestrian Program Barn Manager to join our team!

Summary: 

We are seeking a Barn Manager for Earlham College’s Equestrian Program. The role includes the ability to have a flexible schedule and be a strong collaborator with many people from many walks of life and diverse backgrounds. This person will need to have a strong level of knowledge regarding horses as you will be guiding student workers through their roles and teaching the Equestrian classes that are offered to the students at Earlham College.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Scheduling Barn shifts for student Barn staff and volunteers.
• Overseeing boarding contracts and riding lesson contracts.
•  Scheduling riding lessons and teaching riding lessons.
• Assessing levels of students working in the Barn in order to properly assign tasks, including teaching lessons.
• Being an instructor for the academic classes offered for students. This involves working Barn shifts with students to teach them about horse care.
• Overseeing the care of the Barn including responsibilities for the indoor arena, tack rooms, supply rooms, pastures, and reporting damages to the property.
• Working with students on tracking feed inventory and supplies.
• Expediting boarding of new horses and following protocols in place.
• Managing the care of the horses and working with the Barn staff and veterinarian services when needed.
• Respond to student volunteer questions about communications about horse care via approved communications ( Email, Slack)
• Complete weekly check-ins with Program Advisor to ensure program operation and budget is effectively managed.

• Advanced understanding of horse care including examining wounds and recognizing health concerns for the horses boarded.
• Skills working with Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage conflict as it arises among the students.
• Ability to plan ahead.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Make decisions for the Barn in regards to the horses care.
• The ability to recognize issues and be able to action quickly and decisively.
• Have an ability to understanding the idea of being inclusive.
• Understanding and interpreting pricing for services rendered for the care of the facility and the horses.
• Knowledge in writing up board contracts and contracts for riding lesson

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

• Please submit the following application materials through our  Earlham Careers Portal
• Cover letter - Please address your thinking and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position.
• Resume
• List of Three References with Contact Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham's Work Authorization Policy

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