Equine Facilities Coordinator

Equine Facilities Coordinator

About Santo Domingo:

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff


• Supportive work environment


• Flexibility


• And is community service driven

We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

The Equine Facilities Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the equine therapy facilities, ensuring the welfare of our horses, coordinating stable operations, and working closely with therapists to facilitate equine-assisted activities. The ideal candidate is a compassionate individual with a deep understanding of equine management and a passion for using equine-assisted strategies to support therapeutic outcomes. Duties include but are not limited to daily management and coordination of daily feeding, provision of water, turning out, mucking stalls/paddocks, and bedding stalls as prescribed for each horse's needs. Responsibilities related to the tracking of grain, supplements, hay, supplies and bedding as well as supplies needed for horse safety are included.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.


• An equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related equine experience


• 3 + years of experience working with horses and supervising barn operations


• Must be willing to obtain Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) or Community Support Worker (CSW) certification within 90 days of employment


• Must be at least 21 years of age


• Demonstrated strong knowledge of equine health, wellness, and training


• Commitment to promoting the welfare of both participants and horses


• Must be physically and mentally fit - job is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and work outside in all weather


• Extended working hours, including various work shifts, weekends and evenings, may be required


• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and new hire drug screening.


• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable through Santo Domingo Pueblo's liability plan.

Are you ready to join our Team?

If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.