Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm is a nonprofit organization that uses horses and riding instruction to help people with and without disabilities. This job opening is for a multi-faceted instructor to teach horsemanship and life lessons to people with and without disabilities, including grooming, tacking, and care of animals, riding techniques appropriate to each rider’s abilities, and proper care and handling of horses on the ground. Teaching will be conducted as private, semi-private, and group lessons in half-hour and hour-long sessions, and will be scheduled by management, including space and horse assignments. We are looking for horsemanship-focused individuals who are willing to work with volunteers.
Employment Type: Full-time, part-time, and seasonal (summer) positions available
Schedule
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicant must have a current MA Riding Instructors license, or have the interest and ability to pursue a MA license. We are looking for instructors who would be interested in working with people of varied abilities. The job would best be suited for someone with a strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, compassion and enthusiasm for the organization and its mission, and an open mind for new and innovative ways to use horses to help people.
Help us spread our mission! Ironstone Farm is a therapeutic horse farm located in Andover, MA. We serve people of all ages with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disabilities through our equine-assisted therapy programs. Grow to understand our potential donor pool and hold a vital role in planning events and coordinating other activities to encourage donations and help us move toward our goal of helping improve people’s lives. Work on a close-knit, enthusiastic team. Stretch and improve your communication and leadership skills and organizational capabilities in this pivotal role.
Job Summary
The Development Assistant will support Ironstone Farm’s fundraising efforts through research, event planning, and donor stewardship. This position provides opportunities to learn and develop skills across a broad set of development responsibilities, including individual, corporate and institutional giving. The Development Assistant will report to the Executive Director.
Employment Type: This is a 20-hour-a-week position. Hourly wage commensurate with experience. Candidate must be willing to work some evening and weekend hours as needed.
This a perfect opportunity for someone with entry-level development experience looking to grow into a possible manager or director position. Also a great opportunity for any seasoned development professional that might be taking a step back from full-time work but wants to stay engaged in the field.
Primary Duties:
Experience, Competencies, and Education:
Required Licensure/Certification
Qualifications
Experience in pediatrics is preferred, but not a requirement. Excellent written and verbal skills. Excellent analytical and observational skills; experience in using clinical observations in assessment. Flexibility and willingness to be part of a team, that is, contributing in team/staff meetings, substituting for others’ clients. Ability to take responsibility for one’s own learning; demonstrate an understanding of the uniqueness of Ironstone Farm and the therapeutic program. Joy in interacting with children; belief that all children are good and that we are responsible for assisting them to be their best selves.
Mandatory Requirements
Must attend scheduled quarterly all-staff meetings and monthly therapist staff meetings. Assimilate all new policies, procedures, and ongoing training as needed for job development
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
450 Lowell Street, Andover, MA 01810 - 978-475-4056
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