Kirkwood Community College

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Equine Program Assistant



, Iowa

Office Hours: Varies

Intern Title: Equine Program Assistant

Minimum Requirements:

  • Skills/Knowledge: Ability to follow instructions. Must have strong organizational and communication skills, be a team player, and enjoy working with the public without bias or prejudice. Must be detail-oriented. Professional and trustworthy conduct is required. Student must be courteous and respectful. 
  • Experience/Education: Must be a high school student in good standing. Must be poised, mature and possess a positive attitude while being flexible. 
  • Ability to handle horses at all stages of training.
  • Excellent grooming skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Should be self-motivated, work well with others and attention to detail.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH HOST.




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