Barn Manager
About The Position
The Barn Manager will oversee the daily care of horses, cows, goats, and chickens, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. This role involves maintaining the cleanliness and organization of barns, pastures, and equipment, as well as managing inventory and coordinating veterinary and farrier services. The Barn Manager will also train and supervise staff and volunteers, implement safety protocols, and support therapeutic and educational activities for veterans and youth with special needs. Additionally, this position will assist with facility maintenance and special events.
Requirements
- Experience working with horses and livestock, including daily care and basic health management.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to lead, supervise, and train diverse teams with patience and clarity.
- Comfort working around individuals with special needs; supportive and inclusive mindset.
- Physical ability to lift and perform strenuous barn tasks in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of farm safety, emergency procedures, and animal behavior.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in therapeutic, educational, or veteran support environments.
- Background in ranch management or multi species livestock care.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily care of horses, cows, goats, and chickens, including feeding, watering, turnout, grooming, stall cleaning, and health monitoring.
- Maintain barns, pens, pastures, equipment, and storage areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety.
- Monitor animal behavior and welfare; coordinate veterinary visits, farrier services, vaccinations, and routine health checks.
- Manage feed, bedding, supplements, and supply inventory; place orders and track usage.
- Train and supervise ranch staff, volunteers, and program participants in safe animal handling and barn procedures.
- Collaborate with program leaders to support therapeutic and educational activities for veterans and youth with special needs.
- Implement safety protocols to protect animals, staff, and participants in all areas of the ranch.
- Develop and maintain daily schedules, chore lists, and care logs.
- Identify and address facility maintenance needs; coordinate with vendors or maintenance teams as required.
- Assist with planning and supporting special events, educational workshops, and community activities held at the ranch.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
