Careers

$18/hr | 15-20 hours/week

Job Description
Ironstone Farm is seeking a reliable, motivated individual with horse experience to join our team in a multifaceted part-time role. This position includes:

• Morning Feed Leader – Responsible for leading morning feed shifts, ensuring all horses are fed and barn routines are completed efficiently and safely.
• Lesson Coordinator – Support therapeutic and recreational riding lessons by assisting with grooming, tacking, and on-the-ground coordination of lessons.
• Office Coverage (as needed) – Provide occasional administrative support, including answering phones and assisting with lesson logistics.

Requirements

•  3+ Years of Horse Experience; MA Riding Instructor License Bonus and increase in pay
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to cover varied responsibilities throughout the week
• Reliable Transportation
• Tuesday & Sunday Morning availability is a must – the rest of the hours can be flexible.

Interested Candidates email resume to Reneegore@ironstonefarm.org and fill out the form below.

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.$18-20/hr | 30 hours/week

Job Description
This role’s primary focus is on helping support our herd care.  Ironstone Farm’s Assistant Barn Manager assists with the general care and maintenance of our herd of 24 hard working therapy and recreational horses. This position is expected to have adequate equine experience and the willingness and ability to work holidays and weekends.  This role ensures the highest standards of safety, welfare, and care, aligning with the mission and goals of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of general equine experience
• General and practical knowledge of standard practices in equine care; 3+ years of barn hand experience preferred.
• Experience with farm equipment is a bonus
• Experience in a lesson barn setting; therapeutic lessons preferred.
• Massachusetts Riding Instructor License or interest in getting it (Pay scale is based on this licensure)
• 3-5 years of riding experience preferred

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in horse care 
• Compassionate and patient, with a genuine passion for teaching others, primarily kids 
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions.
• General knowledge and skill in the use of computer and software programs for word processing, database entry and communication.

• The Assistant Barn Manager will be a Tuesday-Saturday role, with hours ranging from 7:30-6:30 PM on those days. 
• Flexibility to switch shifts or cover if needed for others 
• This is an hourly position that will require you to fill out a bi-weekly timecard 
• Competitive pay with a 90 day evaluation increase

The Assistant Barn Manager  is an employee of Challenge Unlimited and Ironstone Farm.  Our mission is to provide therapeutic, educational, and recreational opportunities using the resources of the farm and its environment to help all involved experience joy and enhanced quality of life.   The Assistant Barn Manager is expected to serve as an ambassador for our mission and implement our procedures for best practices for herd care. The Barn Manager is an important role at Ironstone farm and this is a unique opportunity to be part of an expert team, assisting the Equine Operations Director in growing a top rated equine therapy farm.  

Interested Candidates please email resume to the Equine Director at reneegore@ironstonefarm.org or fill out the form below.

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Job Description

1-2 shifts | 4-6 hours a shift

Are you a passionate and dynamic PT or OT seeking a unique and fun opportunity to combine your expertise with the incredible benefits of hippotherapy? Then we are looking for YOU! Ironstone Therapy is looking for part-time PTs and OTs to join our therapy team! We work hand in hoof with our clients to facilitate therapeutic outcomes through interaction with and movement of our ponies.

Requirements

• Current MA license as a Physical or Occupational Therapist
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Therapists typically choose to work 1 or 2 shifts per week and 4-6 hours per shift. Shifts are based on the availability of the therapist, horses, and volunteers. Current shifts available are evenings and Saturdays.

• Experience with pediatrics and ponies is preferred – however, training is available for the right applicant!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with the client and therapy team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for effective treatment planning and documentation
• Flexibility and willingness to be part of a team – including the client, family/caregiver, session volunteers, and the pony!

Interested Candidates Please Send Resume to the Ironstone Therapy Manager at KimPorter@ironstonefarm.org and fill out the form below.

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Full Time and Part Time Shifts Available

Job Description

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.

Requirements
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.

• Weekday mornings
• Saturdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Interested Candidates Please Send Resume to the Equine Director at ReneeGore@ironstonefarm.org and fill out the form below

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Job Description

$15-$17.50/hr | 30 Hours/week, benefits eligible 

Job Description

The Facilities Groundskeeper / Custodian is responsible for maintaining the grounds, landscape, buildings, and working areas at Ironstone Farm in support of the organization’s mission. This role requires a self-motivated individual who works independently, exercises sound judgment, and performs tasks efficiently. This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

• Mow, water, fertilize, and maintain lawns and gardens
• Apply mulch, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as directed
• Weed, trim, prune, and remove unwanted plants and downed limbs
• Plant grass, shrubs, trees, and seasonal flowers
• Install and maintain fences, gates, retaining walls, and related features
• Perform minor grading: dig trenches, level ground
• Conduct seasonal cleanup including raking and debris removal
• Perform preventative maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities as directed
• Maintain outdoor furniture and fixtures; prep for weather conditions as assigned
• Operate and maintain hand tools and power equipment including tractor, mowers, snow equipment
• Ensure overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the property
• Support set-up and breakdown of farm events as needed
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling
• Clean and sanitize bathroom facilities including toilets, sinks, showers, and mirrors
• Restock soap, paper, and hygiene products
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum as assigned
• Perform additional general upkeep tasks at the direction of the Facilities Manager

Requirements 

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Physical strength and stamina to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions
• Problem solving and basic maintenance skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly
• Previous landscaping, groundskeeping, or facilities maintenance experience
• Valid driver’s license

Interested Candidates Please Email Resume to thorstendieckow@ironstonefarm.org and fill out the form below.

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