Equine Program Manager

Equine Program Manager Job Description Background: Founded in 2008, Madison House Autism Foundation s mission is to promote, model and advocate for the full inclusion of adults with autism and their families in the life of our communities, and to expand choice and opportunity in housing, employment, and social participation. Located in Montgomery Countys Agricultural Reserve, Madison Fields is a 265-acre working farm and community campus that offers job readiness and skills training for adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (A/I/DD). It also serves the greater community by providing agricultural education, diverse indoor and outdoor spaces for personal or corporate events, and individual and group volunteer opportunities to support our mission. Position Summary: The Equine Program Manager provides leadership and day-to-day management of Madison Fields equine and farm animal operations, boarding program, and equine assisted services program. The position is responsible for animal care, safety, and barn management; supervising barn staff, instructors, and volunteers; managing relationships with boarders and animal health professionals; and leading the re-establishment and growth of the equine therapy and therapeutic riding program. Duties: Equine and Farm Animal Management Oversee comprehensive equine management, ensuring optimal feed schedules, turnout routines, health tracking, and routine husbandry. Partner directly with veterinarians, farriers, and equine health specialists to manage preventive care and emergency interventions. Maintain rigorous standards for stall cleanliness, arena surface conditions, tack maintenance, and overall facility aesthetics. Continuously audit horses for fitness, temperament, and workload suitability across instructional programs. Keep records on care of horses and other animals. Manage inventory of feed, bedding, supplements, and tack to ensure smooth daily operations. Boarding Program Manage boarding program including serving as point person for existing boarders and conducting outreach to obtain new boarders. Address needs and concerns of borders and relay important information to Farm Operations Director. Maintain arena dragging schedule. Coordinate with Farm Groundskeeping and Maintenance Manager on pasture management, raising any issues that need to be addressed for health and safety. Staff, Instructor, and Volunteer Supervision Supervise Barn Attendants, providing direction, coaching, coordination of daily activities, and performance feedback. Assist in volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision (when needed). When the therapeutic program is re-established, manage Instructors schedules, and provide regular mentoring, feedback, and support. Ensure therapeutic staff maintain their certifications and track required CEUs. Therapeutic Program Lead re-establishment of equine therapy and therapeutic riding program. []{style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-s "}