If you want to change your life, change someone else’s first.
We are looking for passionate, caring, and hardworking individuals who feel a calling to help Rawhide transform the lives of at-risk youth. At Rawhide, you will find opportunities for personal and professional career development, a great benefits package, and the fulfillment of knowing the impact that your efforts will have on the lives of youth.
Rawhide is looking for an Equine Specialist to work at our Fond Du Lac location! The Equine Specialist position assists the equine therapeutic program by performing animal care duties (feeding, cleaning stables, maintaining the health of animals, etc.).
Essential Job Functions for Equine Specialist:
Daily feeding, watering, and turnout of horses
Assisting with farrier and veterinary visits, as needed
Monitoring feed, bedding, and supplement supplies
Performs animal care duties by being responsible for the health and fitness of horses
Maintaining the barn, grounds, paddocks, arena, and stalls by cleaning up manure, sweeping and keeping barns clean and organized; maintaining tack and equipment in good working order
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the facility
Supports the therapy team by assisting in the development of treatment activities and objectives
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Experience/Skills for Equine Specialist:
Equine Experience
Ability to handle physically demanding job requirements
Ability to handle year-long outdoor conditions
Excellent verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Rawhide Youth Services Benefit Overview:
Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedule
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It is the policy of Rawhide Youth Services, Inc. to comply with the equal opportunity policy and standards of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health Services and the Department of Workforce Development and all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.