CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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LAWTON STABLES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
OFFICE ASSOCIATE
January - May (9 hour Saturday shift available).
As of this moment, the part-time summer associate will be scheduled anywhere between 25-30 hours a week starting May through September. Business needs do not allow for extended time off during this job timeframe unless discussed with the Office Manager prior to hiring. The ideal candidate would also be available during busier times of the year; i.e. holidays and school break periods.
Job Summary
Lawton Stables is a one-of-a-kind farm facility located on Hilton Head Island, SC. We offer guided trail rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve 6 days a week, pony rides for children, a small animal farm, and a horse-themed gift store.
We are looking for a responsible and hard-working individual to join our fast-paced office environment as a Summer Office Associate. Weekends are a requirement. This is a temporary job with the possibility of becoming year round on a part time/as needed basis. This position has part-time hours available immediately and will last until at least mid September.
Trail Barn- Trail Guide (Part-Time And Full Time)
Lawton Stables is an equestrian facility offering 1-hour guided Western trail rides through a local Forest Preserve for adults and children 8+ years old. We also offer pony rides for children 7 or younger, birthday pony parties, a small animal farm, and a gift store. We are open 6 days a week, offering 3-4 rides per day in the winter, 4-5 rides in the spring and fall, and 5 rides a day in the summer.
Trail Guides are a vital part of our organization. Trail Guides are responsible for the friendliness, safety and competency our visitor's experience, as well as the safety, care and public display of our horses, animals, and grounds. We are seeking out a self-starting outgoing individual to add to our team. Duties include the running and operation of Lawton Stables’ trail rides, maintenance, cleanliness, and care of the animals, including regular vet and farrier coordination, and regular farm duties. The safety and consideration of our guests, our employees, as well as the animals under our care is top priority.
This position will be full time at 40-50 hours or part-time at 30-36 hours per week. Shifts will be 10-12 hours long and weekends/holidays are often required. At LEAST three years of riding experience required to apply.
For full time trail guides, employee housing provided for right candidate.
boarding barn - Groom/Barn Hand (part-time and full time)
Lawton Stables offers a full-service state-of-the-art boarding facility. Currently, we house 20-24 privately boarded horses. We pride ourselves in providing the best possible care for all of our animals and expect nothing but the best from the employees entrusted with their care.
We are looking for a long-term dedicated groom/farm hand to join our team as soon as possible. Duties will revolve around cleaning and horse care. This is NOT a riding position.