Position Type: Full-Time (with Benefits)
Location: Hooved Animal Humane Society 10804 McConnell Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098
Reports To: Executive Director
Schedule: 40 hours/week, including weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily feeding, watering, stall cleaning, grooming, and turnout routines
• Monitor horse health and behavior; identify and respond to injuries, illness, or lameness
• Administer basic medical care and communicate with veterinarians and farriers as needed
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized barn and equipment areas

• Train horses with a focus on ground manners, saddle training, and riding under saddle
• Work with horses that may have behavioral issues or limited prior training
• Develop individualized training plans and track progress
• Ride and exercise horses regularly to improve fitness, responsiveness, and adoptability

• Instruct riding lessons for students of varying ages and skill levels
• Ensure safety and appropriate horse-rider pairings for lessons
• Assist with educational programming, clinics, and special events as needed

• Load and unload horses from trailers safely and confidently
• Assist with transporting horses to veterinary appointments, events, or adoptive homes
• Participate in planning and recordkeeping related to horse training and care
• Communicate effectively with team members, volunteers, and the public

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on horse handling, training, and riding experience
• Comfortable working with green or reactive horses
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Weekend availability required
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive a horse trailer strongly preferred
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Team player with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Prior experience teaching riding lessons preferred

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and mission-focused work environment