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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This individual will function as a member of the Penn State Extension – Franklin County 4-H team, collaborating with the 4-H educator and other staff in the Penn State Extension Office in Franklin County. Major responsibilities include overseeing equine care- helping maintain a safe, sound, and appropriate herd. Successful candidate will assist in selecting and schooling program horses, schedule and attend equine professional service appointments, monitor, order, and schedule supply deliveries, and provide first aid and medical care to horses when necessary. In carrying out the assigned duties, the individual will work directly with other part-time Franklin County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Center staff and volunteers. This position is administratively responsible to the Penn State Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator in Franklin County and the Penn State Extension Business Operations Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

Manage scheduling and assist in supervision of part time barn workers and serve as the primary on‑call contact for all barn‑related emergencies 24/7. Work collaboratively with the Program Director, Instructors, Facilities Manager, and Volunteer Coordinator, and provide updates on stable operations at the bi‑monthly Operations Committee meetings. Perform or oversee daily horse‑care operations, including:

• AM and PM feedings

• Turning horses in and out as needed

• Preparing horses for therapeutic lessons

• Checking and cleaning automatic waterers in stalls and fields

• Cleaning stalls and sheds

• Blanketing horses when appropriate

• Administering medications and providing first aid as needed

Perform or oversee additional barn and farm maintenance tasks, including:

• Monitoring and repairing fencing

• Keeping the tack room and feed room organized

• Emptying trash

• Maintaining appropriate tack and equipment

• Ensuring the manure cart is emptied regularly

Develop and implement appropriate exercise schedules for program horses, ensuring fitness, soundness, and readiness for lessons. Source approved vendors, schedule, coordinate, and attend appointments for farrier services, veterinary care, saddle fitting, and dental care. Monitor hay and grain supplies, maintain i