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Summer Internship

SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT JAKS STABLES

Position Description:

This is a full time (35 hrs/wk) internship that provides on site housing (tiny home/camper) and a small stipend of $200/week.

You will work M-Th full days and have a couple chores Friday but most of the day off.

During this time you will be learning about farm management, upkeep, horse nutritional needs, cattle nutritional needs, running equipment, and more. Everything that keeps a horse farm running, you will be doing and learning, including marketing and advertising skills and social media management.

You will also have opportunities throughout each week to ride and learn how to develop ranch horses. We have live cattle here a couple times each month that you will have the opportunity to learn how to work cattle horseback, and do things like cutting and roping. Weekends will be optional. Some weekends we have shows/competitions that you are welcome to come and watch. If we have extra horses available and space on the trailer you may participate. No fee to compete at events we host here, and no hauling/coaching/horse rental fees to participate in things off site. You will be working alongside Hannah Stutts, owner of Jaks (est. 2015), and head trainer/instructor. You will also get a chance to work with our barn manager who is also an equine body worker so you can learn about massage and other techniques used to help keep performance horses sound and comfortable.

We typically offer lunches at least once a week to employees free of charge. This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to learn how to manage and operate a horse farm and further develop their riding skills. We are flexible to work around your summer schedule but ask for an 8 week consecutive commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicant must be over 18 years of age with a drivers license and must pass a background check.
  • Applicant ideally has some horse and/or livestock experience
  • Applicant can commit to an 8 week consecutive period during the summer
  • Applicant can lift 50lbs and be physically active for long durations of time
  • Applicant is able to conduct themselves in a professional manner
ONLINE APPLICATION