The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.
We currently have a full-time CARRIAGE DRIVER opportunity on our Historic Transportation Operations team. This Union position operates horse-drawn vehicle rides, delivers historic presentations to the public and maintains horses, equipment, and barn.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drives horse-drawn vehicles and implements.
• Delivers narrated horse-drawn vehicle tours of Greenfield Village for visitors as a Certified carriage driver upon completion of Equine Driver Certification training.
• Prepares horses (feeding, grooming, etc.) and equipment (harness, bridles, etc.) for daily work.
• Maintains carriages and horse equipment.
• Serves as a member of the Barn Team under the supervision of the Manager of Historic Transportation Operations and provides expertise within the team with other teams as appropriate.
• Ensures safety of passengers, other visitors, and staff through appropriate knowledge and action.
• Maintains cleanliness in all areas of equine operations.
• Provides hospitality and service to visitors.
• Participates in activities and decisions of the daily work team.
• Effectively communicates horse health to Full time barn staff and/or Historic Transportation Operations Manager.
• Communicates regularly with other Team members and the Team Leader about operational problems, experiences, and contributes to the review and evaluation of Team programs.
• Participates in Team training sessions.
• Performs other activities as necessary.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with horses
• Weekday, weekend, evening and holiday availability required
• Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions, including extreme and severe weather; work areas susceptible to barn conditions such as, but not limited to, dust, straw, hay, and livestock urine and fecal matter.
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