Student - UpReach Mounted Program Assistant (Work-Study Only)
About The Position
Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a student employee to fill the role of Mounted Program Assistant for their partner organization, UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Goffstown, NH. This role offers a wide variety of experience in program support, volunteer management, disabilities awareness, general horse care, therapeutic riding/driving lesson planning, and direct support to individuals with disabilities. The program assistant will be involved in multiple areas to experience the daily functions of a nonprofit organization. All mounted program assistants must complete a volunteer training session as well as Taking the Lead training. Prior horse experience is not required.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
- Work study part of financial aid package
- Students with work study may be prioritized
- Reliable transportation
- Demonstrate professionalism and maintain confidentiality with participants, volunteers and staff
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Effective written and oral communication
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to participants in therapeutic riding and therapeutic driving lessons and hippotherapy sessions.
- Learn about disabilities and disability awareness, choosing words with dignity and person-first language.
- Participate in a variety of administrative tasks including data entry.
- Support the organization's mission.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
