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Title: Medicine Horse Facilities Caretaker Internship*Candidate must be a Montezuma County Resident, age 16-18Start/End Date: June 5, 2023 July 27, 2023Hourly Pay: $13.65/hrTerm: 10 weeks, Part time **We are looking for 2 candidates to work together, 20 hours/week eachReports to: Medicine Horse Center Operations ManagerLocation: Mancos, COSouthwest Conservation Corps MissionIt is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.Program Overview:Medicine Horse Center is an equine-assisted therapy and social-emotional learning organization specializing in alternative outdoor educational, experiential, and therapeutic activities. We are a Colorado charitable 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization serving youth and adults of the Four Corners region. At Medicine Horse it is all about horses helping people. It is about developing relationships with some amazing animals and discovering your best self.The property consists of a 14-acre ranch in the Mancos Valley with 4 large paddocks that house 7 therapy horses, a garden space, multiple arenas, labyrinth, and a community room. The property needs upkeep especially throughout the busier summer months where facilities are utilized by local youth and adults. The individual s main areas of focus will be general facility management, horse care and garden management. By maintain the appearance of the facility and the health of the garden plants the individual will help achieve the overarching goal of offering a safe and beautiful space, a sanctuary where healing, self-exploration, and connection can take place.Essential roles and responsibilities include :Facilities MaintenanceEssential functions and responsibilitiesAssist with weed mitigation and overall tidiness of the facilityAssist with projects that enhance or beautify the propertyResponsible tool use and maintenanceFollow weekly property walk-through to identify areas for clean-up, weed mitigation, and enhancementHorse CareDaily feeding (requires being at the facility by 8:30 am daily)Daily cleanup of individual horse paddocksGrooming and bathingRegular upkeep of the feed and grooming bucketsHay handlingTherapy Gardens Maintenance and DevelopmentCreate, maintain, and follow a daily watering scheduleRegular weed mitigation of all garden areasProper maintenance of garden tools and garden tool areaDivide and replant drought tolerant perennialsMaintain adequate water levels of the Apollo FountainPlant summer annual flowers and vegetablesAssist with creative garden projectsDesired Skills/Qualifications:Background or interest in ranching/horsesIndependent/ self-reliant/ dependable/ attentive to detailComfort working outside in all weather conditions for an extended period (up to 2-4 hours)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Enjoys creative projectsGood communication (verbal and written) skillsWilling to work part-time (Monday Friday)Understanding and experience with horse care, behavior, etc.Experience working with youth ages 7-11Some garden experienceHousing Provided: NoTraining Provided:Horse safetyDrip irrigation systemPotential Environmental/Human Risks:Extended time outside in the sunExposure to large animalsLifting gardening equipment up to 50 lbs.Requirements:Highschool student with reliable transportationU.S. CitizenshipPermanent Resident Card, INS form I-551Alien Registration Card, INS form I-551A passport indicating that the INS has approved it as temporary evidence of lawful admission for permanent residenceA departure record (INS 194) indication that the INS has approved it as temporary evidence of lawful admission for permanent residenceApply Now!To apply, please submit an updated resume and letter of interest along with the online application.Contact Teresa DiTore with any questions. ...@conservationlegacy.orgThis program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages.Required SkillsRequired Experience