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Managing Director
## About the Job Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking a Managing Director, Animal Care for our Black Beauty Ranch (BBR) in Murchison, Texas. In this position you will oversee the care of the nearly 700 animals across 40 species at BBR. You will manage animal husbandry, habitats, caregiver staff, interns, and develop standard operating procedures. ## Responsibilities * Directs the day-to-day aspects of animal husbandry and ensures the animals receive the highest quality care. This includes, but is not limited to, creating and modifying animal husbandry protocols, assisting with the design and execution of nutrition plans, assisting with the creation and implementation of pastures and enclosures, and coordinating with the Director of Veterinary Medicine on wellness exams and emergency care; * Manages the work of the Senior Animal Caregiver staff and ensures that staff achieve their goals including providing staff with guidance and advice, training, performance management, leadership development, and career development; * Develops, updates, and implements standard operating procedures for animal husbandry and prepares monthly and annual reports. Acquires and renews necessary federal and state permits; * Oversees the intern program including recruiting, onboarding, training, development, evaluating and ensuring intern needs are met; * In coordination with the veterinary team, oversees the Chemical Capture Team to capture on-site animals for exams, evaluations, emergency escape or release; ## Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience required; * A minimum of nine (9) years of experience in animal husbandry required; * Supervisory/management experience required; * Advanced knowledge of animal husbandry and rehabilitation, including a demonstrated understanding of the needs and the varying complexities of diverse species; * Understanding of basic principles of operant conditioning in a positive reinforcement and protected contact system; * Leadership ability in work setting. Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and staff; * Ability to set a positive tone for employees during their day; * Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive; * Ability to manage issues requiring problem resolution and conflict management with excellent interpersonal and intervention skills; * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; * Knowledge of business operations, including effective budget and management processes; * Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes; * Must have or be able to obtain and maintain up-to-date rabies prophylaxis and titer; * Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a certification in CPR and first-aid; ## Pay and Benefits This is a full time position (40 hours per week) based in Murchison, Texas with a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more!)
Colt Starter and Young Horse Trainer
## About the Job We are a private, closed breeding and training facility specializing in cutting and reining bred horses - from elite bloodlines including Frozen Enterprize, Gallo Del Cielo, and Colonel Freckles. Every horse in born, raised and trained on-site in a supportive, thoughtful program. ## Responsibilities We are looking for a skilled, hands-on horseman or horsewoman with a strong background in starting colts independently and working young horses through the early stages of training. ## Pay and Benefits On-site housing, opportunities for long-term growth ## About the Employer Brigadoon Farm specializes in raising, training, showing, & selling reining & cutting bred horses. Facilities include covered arena, covered round pen, reining track, & cutting pen. Services include clinics, lessons, day camps, & internships.
Trail Guide
## Responsibilities Western Trail Guide for easy 1-hour forest trails, (most of our guests have little riding experience.) English / Western Ride Lessons mainly for low level riders. Saturday Morning Lead-line Pony Rides Gymkhana Games on Horseback Riders enjoy learning patterns, rather than competitive. ## Requirements Requires someone that is people-patient AND youth friendly. Previous Horse Experience - Trail Guide / Wrangler, Ride Lessons NO Dogs, NO Children - (for insurance reasons) ## About the Employer Family-Oriented Guest Ranch, WA State - (San Juan Island). Horseback Riding, Retail Feed & Supply Store and Guest Lodging. * **HORSEBACK RIDING**: Tourists keep us busy - Forest Trail Rides,Youth Mini-Trail and Lead-Line Ponies. Riding Classes are low-level beginning, English or Western. Gymkana Games on Sundays are a big hit with local residents. Childrens Day Camps, 4-H Program throughout the year, weather permitting. Horses are gentle and easy-going. Safety is a huge priority. * **FEED & SUPPLY STORE**: Locals come for feed etc. We sell chicks, ducks in the Spring. Hay & Straw Sales. Pick-Ups / Deliveries plus Inventory and Restocking is on-going.