Salary will be between $20.00 to $23.00 per hour (and based on experience)

Full-Time position working 40 hours per week

Are you passionate about horses and dedicated to their care and well-being? Do you thrive in a leadership role that blends hands-on animal care with team coordination and operational oversight? Join Easterseals Florida’s mission-driven farm as a Barn Manager at Edgar’s Farm and help us provide safe, humane, and enriching care to our beloved animals—while supporting therapeutic riding programs that make a difference.

About the Role

The Barn Manager is responsible for the daily care of horses and farm animals, overseeing barn operations, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and animal welfare. This role works closely with the Program Manager to support therapeutic riding initiatives and serves as a key liaison for horse owners, staff, and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily horse care: feeding, turnout, stall cleaning, grooming, wound care, and medication administration
• Oversee barn operations: feeding schedules, turnout, bedding, and facility upkeep
• Schedule and coordinate veterinary and farrier visits
• Monitor horse health and communicate with owners and professionals as needed
• Assess and onboard boarding horses for therapeutic riding programs
• Manage boarding contracts and serve as primary contact for horse owners
• Maintain inventory and order feed, hay, supplements, medications, and supplies
• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for barn support
• Safely operate farm equipment (tractors, mowers, golf carts, etc.)
• Enforce barn safety standards and procedures
• Collaborate with Program Manager on horse use, availability, and health updates

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of experience working with horses (boarding facility, ranch, or similar)
• Formal training in equine management or animal care preferred
• Strong horsemanship and horse care knowledge
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Leadership experience with staff and volunteers
• Respect for individuals with disabilities and alignment with our mission
• Integrity, sound judgment, and adaptability
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors year-round
• Proficiency with light farm equipment and tools
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact through therapeutic riding programs
• Work in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Enjoy a dynamic role that blends animal care, leadership, and operations

Ready to saddle up and lead with heart? Apply today to become Barn Manager at Edgar’s Farm and help us create a safe, nurturing space for horses and humans alike.

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 – 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.