Wheel Barrow Job Alert: Downunder Horsemanship Seeks Warehouse Manager

Hot off the press!  Clinton Anderson is looking for a Warehouse Manger in Stephenville TX!

Downunder Horsemanship

Job Description

Title:  Warehouse Manager (reports to the Vice President)

Qualifications/Skills:   Manage, organize, direct and inspect the operations and staff of warehouse, purchasing, shipping, receiving and assembly departments.  That includes developing budgets, safety management, developing standards, managing processes, inventory control, reporting skills, analyzing information, equipment maintenance, judgment and effective leadership to achieve an overall well-oiled operation.

Specific requirements:

·        Fluency in Microsoft Applications and order/warehouse management systems

·        Extensive experience managing multiple direct reports in multiple departments with successful track record.

·        Juggle and maintain multiple priorities, situations and levels of focus

·        Understanding of warehouse operations

·        Critical thinking and decision making

·        Organize inputs, make decisions, delegate, inspect and hold staff accountable to commitments

·        Ability to take a holistic view of the roles and responsibility of the department and the company

Duties, Responsibilities, Objectives:

·   Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

·   Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

·   Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

·   Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.

·   Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.

·   Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

·   Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

·   Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

·   Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

·   Maintains professional and technical knowledge by various methods, i.e. attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

·   Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Areas of focus under supervision

·        Purchasing/Inventory

·        Shipping/Receiving

·        Light assembly manufacturing

·        Trade show packing

·        Fleet management(1-class 8 tractor trailer)

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WHEEL BARROW JOB ALERT! Monty Roberts Looking for Assistant Trainer and Rider

Okay, it's been awhile.  My only excuse is I've been slammed. I have to make a living. That said, here's a fantastic job for just the right person -- and you know who you are. So read this over and send Monty a resume. It just might start you on the path to your destiny! GO FOR IT!! (& let me know how it goes... bonne chance).

Monty Roberts Looking for Assistant Trainer and Rider

Location: Solvang, California
Barn Type: Monty Roberts Natural Horsemanship, Some Foaling, Colt Starting, Remedial Training, Western Pleasure/Trail, Reining      
Type: Apprentice, Groom-General, Rider-Western Pleasure/Trail, Ground Handler, Trainee
Work Type: Full-Time, Hourly or Salary
Salary: Specific to experience and qualities offered.
Minimum education: high school graduate
Live In: yes, barn apartment

Job Description
Looking for an energetic and enthusiastic assistant trainer who ideally has experience riding young horses, teaching up to the intermediate level western pleasure/trail, grooming, and handling on the ground. Will be producing bombproof, safe, trail horses using Monty Roberts methods. Ideally a patient, gentle, soft rider with some colt starting experience. Must also want to learn Monty Roberts Methods.  Looking for someone who is hard working and a detail oriented person with both great horse and people skills.

Requirements
Western Pleasure/trail riding ability.  Must have good horse sense and knowledge of horse health and care, grooming, bathing and leading. Has experience handling young stock, starting under saddle, long lining and cart training is a plus.

Required Skills
Riding; Driving license; Equine First-Aid; Handling Young stock; Schooling; Bandaging; Exercising; Starting; Natural Horsemanship; Hauling Class A license is a plus

Required Expertise
Flatwork, Western Pleasure/Trail

Benefits
Pay and housing.  Beach and mountain trail rides.  Possibility of instructor certification program. Opportunity to learn from certified Monty Roberts trainers.

Facility
Located in beautiful Solvang, California, this 100 acre farm has a 40 stall training barn, 10 stall western barn, 20 stall shed row, 10 stall shed row, all with rubber mats.  There are also 20 starter/gentler pens, a mustang pen and a chute used for the international school also on the property.  Facility also includes large green pastures, 2 covered round pens with OttoSport footing, 2 outdoor round pens, an outdoor multi-disciplinary training arena, 24,000 foot covered arena, 5/8 mile race track, Aquatred, equine exerciser, and a USDA approved equine export facility.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to Courtney@join-up.org

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Wheel Barrow Job Alert -- AQHA Manager of Membership

 AQHA is looking for a skilled person to manage their Membership Department -- a membership which is pretty extensive.  Contact is:  jobs@aqha.org  Details are below and good luck!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager of Membership will develop and implement recruitment and retention campaigns to increase the membership number, track membership statistics and promotion results, and create, implement and promote member benefit programs and services to current and potential members using current and potential AQHA programs.  Evaluate promotions, create reports and determine success/fail of membership campaigns.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
·         Good knowledge of marketing, management, administration, planning, budgeting, finance, market research and member relationship management skills and techniques.
·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, members and suppliers.
·         Strong project management and organizational skills.
·         Good written and oral communication skills.
·         IT literate: Familiar with using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, project management software and web applications including e-mail, e-marketing, s-surveys, e-discussion groups, etc.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Some marketing experience preferred.
Business or marketing degree – preferred, but not required.

Contact:  jobs@aqha.org

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Wheel Barrow Job Alert -- AQHA Manager of Communications

Manager of Communications 
DEPARTMENT:      Marketing and Communications
                                                                                              
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Manager of Communications is responsible for executing AQHA’s communications and marketing plans. The Manager of Communications will create and distribute content that position AQHA as the industry leader and the American Quarter Horse as the preferred breed on a worldwide basis. The Manager of Communications will work with the marketing and publications staff to efficiently distribute all marketing, communications and e-commerce efforts.
                                                          
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the primary traffic coordinator in the development of AQHA communications and marketing materials
Track brochures, signage, advertisements, press releases and other collateral materials from creative development through final production
Communicate with program and marketing managers to gather art, creative direction and materials prior to sending to production.
Track materials through the proofing process to ensure approval by appropriate parties and that all materials meet AQHA standards
Assist Association and Foundation departments in the development of material necessary to achieve their marketing goals.
Monitor materials through traffic system to achieve economies of scale and efficiencies in developing promotional material.
Look for ways to use already developed content in multiple ways.
Write or assign press releases, brochures, Web content and other marketing and information materials
Oversee distribution of all AQHA/AQHF material ensuring it reaches target market.
Establish and meet press release deadlines, ensure Web material is updated frequently
Write public service announcements, scripts, internal communications and speeches or executive communications, as needed.
Maintain AQHA’s media contacts list
Assist in coordinating pressroom and promotional activities for AQHA’s World shows, Convention and other promotional activities, banquets and receptions.
Serve as the main marketing point of contact for the AQHA Corporate Partner department and as the secondary contact for the Foundation and Hall of Fame & Museum.
Other duties as assigned

INTERNAL RELATIONS:
Reports to Director of Communications and maintains regular contact with Association staff and employees.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS:
Maintain contact with media, advertisers, AQHA members, industry officials, vendors and participants at various events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English or related degree
Display a high-degree of organization and ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-faceted area.
Ability to oversee, guide and manage multiple projects
Must have exemplary writing skills with deep knowledge of AP style and English grammar
MS Office skills with some design experience a plus
Meticulous attention to detail

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Wheel Barrow Job Alert - (2) British Eventing

We've taken the liberty of copying both job descriptions from the British Eventing Site:  

 
As part of our ongoing development plans we now seek an exceptional person for the role of Regional Co-ordinator in British Eventing’s region of CENTRAL WEST (map)

The role is part time and responsibilities include:

-       Liaison with Organisers on running BE events including the development of new venues

-       Annual Calendar management

-       Leadership and management of BE Field Officials

-       Creation of regional development plans in line with BE’s objectives

-       BE regional representation

-       Working with the BE team to develop training and competition opportunities

 

Candidates will have a good level of education, managerial experience, preferably live centrally in the region and be fully versed in our sport and it’s Events management.

 

Interested? Contact Renee Groeninx (02476 698858) in confidence for more details or send your CV together with a short covering letter indicating your suitability to Renee at head office. Deadline for applications is March 24, 2011.

  

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Under-18 Regional Coach Vacancy – Wales and Border Region
 

In 2010 British Eventing underwent an exciting restructure of its Under-18 Programmes (BE100JR, JRN and Juniors) in order to create a simple, practical and affordable system to monitor Under-18’s from entry into the sport right through to representing their country, based on a structured coaching programme. As part of this development BE recruited sixteen regional Under-18 Coaches; two for each of the eight Under-18 regions.
A vacancy for one of the Regional Coach positions has become available in the Wales and Border region.

The Regional Coaches, in conjunction with their Under-18 Regional Representative, will be responsible for delivering a complete regional training and education programme for registered U-18 riders, including stable management, rules and regulations, equine and human fitness.

The Regional Coaches will be expected to attend U-18 classes at BE events including National Championships when required and provide assistance and support to U-18 Regional Reps. The coaches will undertake or delegate course walks as required.

The two Regional Coaches will work equally within their region and all 16 will report to the Under-18 National Coach. The Regional Coaches should:

• Ideally reside in the region for which they are appointed
• Be a currently listed BE accredited/UKCC Level 3 (Eventing) Coach or a UKCC Level 2/3 Coach or BHSI/FBHS working toward their UKCC Level 3.
• Have started working toward their UKCC Level 3 by 31st December 2012

Regional Coaches will be paid a daily rate plus expenses for coaching days. When attending events mileage only will be paid. A fixed daily rate plus mileage will be applied for attendance at championship events.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter to Gemma Harriss, BE by email gemma.harriss@britisheventing.com by Friday 25th March. Interviews to take place in mid-April.

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Wheel Barrow Job Alert - Marketing Intern at KER

Kentucky Equine Research Global Marketing Internship

Kentucky Equine Research (KER) is one of the foremost private equine nutrition and exercise physiology research facilities in the world. The main business of KER is as a consultant to feed manufacturers on six continents. Secondarily KER has two lines of equine supplements, including the KERx line, which has been heavily researched.

KER is seeking an intern to work no less than 16 hours a week with the Global Marketing Department located on the KER research farm in Versailles, Ky. This could be a full-time paid internship for the right candidate.

Any intern applicant should be:
1)    Interested in learning and working in digital media with editorial content and product sales.
2)    Detail-oriented and able to efficiently follow a set process consisting of multiple steps, as well as identify and communicate inefficiencies and inaccuracies.
3)    Have a good grasp of the English language, grammar, and punctuation, and respect for and attention to internal style guidelines. Knowledge of AP style a plus.
4)    Have an interest in, and experience with, online communications, including newsletters and social media.
5)    Be self-sufficient and manage time well; this includes being punctual and meeting all deadlines with minimal oversight.
6)    Be able to work independently, but also work as part of a team.

The job duties of this internship shall include, but not be limited to:
·         Working on multiple electronic newsletters each week.
o   For this task, basic HTML knowledge is required.
o   This also requires written communication with all areas of the company.
o   Strict attention to multiple weekly deadlines is required.
·         Working on PC-based software programs (including learning multiple website content management systems)
·         Working with images (knowledge of PhotoShop and metadata a plus).
·         Written and verbal communications with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
·         Proofreading and making changes to live electronic documents.
·         Working in website content management systems to input content.
·         Some writing opportunities will exist.

Compensation based on skill set of applicant.

For more information or to apply, please contact or send a resume and cover letter to Kimberly S. Brown, Global Marketing Manager, Kentucky Equine Research, kbrown@ker.com.

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Wheel Barrow Job Alert - Editorial Assistant - NH

Equine Journal, The Voice of the Horse Industry, seeks an Editorial Assistant to work in their Keene, New Hampshire, office. Duties include editing and proofreading, writing, assigning, assisting with layout, coordinating closely with the graphics and advertising departments, covering horse shows or events as needed, maintaining social media sites, and various administrative duties.

The qualified candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism, have demonstrated writing and proofreading experience, have strong interpersonal skills, and be flexible in regard to work structure. Successful candidates will be team players who can work well under deadlines with minimal supervision. A motivation to learn all aspects of the equine publishing industry is a plus. Horse experience is required.

Interested parties should send cover letter, resume, five writing samples, references, and salary requirements to: Kelly Ballou, Editor, Equine Journal, 103 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH 03431; kballou@equinejournal.com.

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Wheel Barrow Job Alert

Are you a college student or freelancer longing to get your foot in the door at an equine publication?  Sometimes, internships are the way to go.  You may not get paid, but you network valuable connections while learning the craft while making friends with many people in the same industry - often more valuable than pay.  Horse & Rider Magazine is looking for summer interns...

Horse&Rider Summer Internship Opportunity
Does working on the leading Western horse magazine (that’s also part of the largest group of equine publications), while living at the base of the gorgeous Colorado Rockies sum up how you’d like to spend your summer? If so, maybe the Horse&Rider summer internship is for you.
Our candidate is someone who:

• Is a junior or senior in college, majoring in a related field
• Can relocate to or currently lives in the Denver/Boulder Metro area
• Has a solid writing background and a good handle on AP Style
• Energizes their peers with their can-do attitude
• Is open to all job-related tasks—both glamorous and tedious
• Wants to help celebrate our 50th anniversary and learn about the magazine’s history, as well as that of the entire horse industry
• Enjoys working on social media and is interested in learning how to use it to promote a brand
• Has a strong working knowledge of Mac- and PC-based operating systems
• Has interest in photography/design
• Is deadline-driven, focused, and dedicated
• Will join the team, ready to jump into the fire
• Shares our passion for horses

It’s an unpaid internship, but we’ll make up for that with:

• Byline opportunities—you’ll have the chance to write for various departments of the magazine, and possibly do more, depending on your skill level
• Exposure to the exciting, evolving activity surrounding a pillar of the equine publishing industry
• Experience with the innovative, vibrant culture of the largest group of equine magazines in the business (The Equine Network/Active Interest Media)
• The opportunity to work with some of the best-known, most respected editors in the business, who really know their stuff, as well as editors working their way up the ranks and an award-winning art director
• A chance to live in a gorgeous setting, with summer temps that average 72 degrees, that also has an active horse community

If this sounds like an opportunity you can’t pass up, please send your cover letter, résumé, and writing samples (if available) to jpaulson@aimmedia.com by March 30, 2011. The internship’s dates are flexible, but we’re looking for someone to work for us from the end of May through the first part of August.

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Wheel Barrow Job Alert

Do you like to string words together in a pleasing and coherent fashion? Can you move to Colorado, if you're not already there? We ran across this advertisement from Parelli Natural Horsemanship -  for a writer...

Entry Level Writer:

Parelli Natural Horsemanship has an immediate opening for an entry level writer to join their team on-site in Pagosa Springs, CO. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications with a strong ability to gather news and write short and long features for a variety of media. To apply, send 3-5 samples to Sara Bewley (sara@hsmarketinggroup.com)
No freelancers please, you must be willing to relocate to Pagosa Springs, CO to be considered for the position.

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More Eqine Job Info -- This Time From Kentucky

We at Eventing Day realize how many of us have dreams of working in the equine industry.  We also know how difficult it is to find a job in any industry right now.  In an effort to assist those seeking employment with horses, Eventing Day will continue to publish job related information as we receive it and hope it helps someone realize their dream. So keep looking for the wheelbarrows! And, if you have a position that needs filling, let us know and will help spread the word~ ed

Equine career fair to help students prepare for internships, workforce

By Cassie Allison

LEXINGTON, Ky., (Feb. 22, 2011) – The University of Kentucky Equine Initiative and the Georgetown College Equine Scholars Program have teamed up to host the 2011 Equine Career Fair March 1 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. EST in the E.S. Good Barn on the UK campus.

UK has hosted the annual event since 2009. It is designed to help equine students prepare for a career in the horse industry. The event is not limited to UK students; all students with an equine interest are encouraged to participate.

The fair will open with pizza and a welcoming address by Jen Roytz, marketing and communications director for Three Chimneys Farm. Participants can then attend two breakout sessions. Elizabeth LaBonty, lecturer and internship coordinator in the UK equine undergraduate degree program, will lead a session on résumés, cover letters and thank-you notes. Additionally, Essie Rogers, director of education and welfare for the Kentucky Horse Council, will speak about networking in Kentucky’s equine community.

Following the sessions, students will have an opportunity to visit with participating companies and organizations to find out more about potential job and internship opportunities. Confirmed participants include Alltech, American Saddlebred Horse Association, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Darley Flying Start Program, Fasig-Tipton, Gluck Equine Research Center, Hagyard Medical Institute, Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky Equine Management Internship, Kentucky Horse Council, Kentucky Horseshoeing School, Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, United States Equestrian Federation and United States Hunter Jumper Association.

“I am really excited that Georgetown College is partnering with us to host this year’s Equine Career Fair,” LaBonty said. “The past two have been attended by more than 120 students, and it is a great opportunity for students and the industry to interact one-on-one.”

“We are eager to partner with UK on the 2011 Equine Career Fair and to expose students to the myriad of job possibilities in the industry, allowing them to network not only with equine entities, but with other students who share the same equine passions,” said Sarah Coleman, executive director of the Georgetown College Equine Scholars Program.

Students and potential employers who would like more information about the Equine Career Fair may contact Elizabeth LaBonty at 859-257-2226 or e-mail equineinitiative@uky.edu. For more information about the Equine Initiative, visit the website at http://www.ag.uky.edu/equine.

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Looking for a job in the horse industry?

Today seems to be a day for equine industry job listings on the internet.  We have culled the herd down to two organizations.

Want to get your foot in the door and learn more about equine journalism? Want to work for one of the premier equestrian publications in the US?  Then, look no further than the Chronicle of the Horse. They have recently posted a call for applications for several internship positions within their organization both web based, print based. For more information, contact The Chronicle of the Horse.

Also, there are, reportedly, 15000+ equine industry jobs listed on the Canadian site HorseJobs.ca
This more comprehensive site lists openings and job seekers from all areas of the industry.

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