What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine Program Assistant position at Girl Scouts?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Equine Program Assistant
SUPERVISOR : Equine & Property Manager
DEPARTMENT : Strategic Initiatives
FLSA STATUS : Part-Time
LAST UPDATED : Dec 22, 2024
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY
The Equine Program Assistant will infuse and model the Girl Scout Law into their everyday work to fulfill the mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Equine Program Assistant is accountable for the execution, delivery, and support of the program(s) in which they are trained. They are responsible for providing safety instructions to program participants, facilitating and / or supporting sessions, and setting up / taking down program equipment. This is a year-round, part-time position, with a flexible schedule.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provides daily care of equine animals including, but not limited to, feeding, handling / applying medications approved by the council's veterinarian vendor, barn cleanliness and organization, and grooming.
- Behavioral and Physical upkeep of the herd under the direction of the department manager
- Teaches entry-level equine sessions, workshops, and trainings up to current CHA certification limits
- Maintains Seasonal CHA Assistant certification
- Assist in facility upkeep
- Ensure safety checks are documented for the barn and riding equipment regularly for quality control and safety purposes
- Attend department meetings as scheduled by managing the department
- Adheres to property and risk management policies and procedures
- Advocates for wilderness properties and equine opportunities with local communities
- Meets with equine vendors on-site
- Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff
SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Staff : None
Committee(s) : None
CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS
Professionalism - complying strictly with corporate policies and procedures; conducting oneself with integrity, reliability, and accountability; demonstrating pride in attention to day-to-day work and processes; representing the organization well and being committed to its mission; developing and maintaining relationships with a spirit of inclusion and respect; exhibiting courtesy and attentiveness to the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of others; engaging in courageous conversations by being able to engage considerately with others; representing the organization appropriately and effectively with your words, actions, and appearance
Timeliness - being accountable to deadlines and schedules; holding oneself to a high standard of punctuality and preparedness; optimizing personal timetables to accelerate organizational workflow and prevent / reduce inefficiencies of time, resources, and talent; being available and accessible during work hours; showing up for work on time and when you should.
Organizational Citizenship - being a productive member of the organizational team; contributing to the collective whole of the organization; having a commitment to the success of the organization, as well as your member department; devoting yourself to the advancement of our collective mission.
Environmental Respect - demonstrating respect and care for all organizational property and facilities; engaging in practices that support a welcoming and productive workspace; remaining mindful and sensitive to the needs / feelings of other team members; doing your part to keep property and facilities clean, uncluttered and well-maintained to support an optimally operational environment; dedicating yourself toward the Girl Scout ideal of 'leaving a place / space better than you found it; conserving energy and resources whenever possible.
Possibility Thinking - striving to contribute to a 'next-level' mindset regarding organizational objectives; engaging in innovative work plans to achieve goals; participating in discussions and seeking input regarding problem-solving measures; exhibiting creativity and a willingness to try new things to achieve results.
KNOWLEDGE AND CREDENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
ABILITY AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS
HOURS AND TRAVEL
Requirements
Required
Preferred
Salary Description
16.00
Salary : $16
