SRF has four job opening positions

Cream Ridge, NJ – 9/13/2022 – The Standardbred Retirement Foundation, (SRF) has four staff positions open as well as the Volunteer Coordination position. This is an unusual year at SRF, we have many more horses requiring skilled and passionate team members.

SRF is a 33-year-old non-profit managing 500 horses in need at many facilities. Its main operation houses 75 horses in rehabilitation and training. Homing and remaining as the guardian are its focus. Bring your experience and passion for horses where you will be most impactful.

Location is in Cream Ridge, NJ. Medical benefits, paid time off, paid vacation time and other benefits are provided.

Please send a brief cover letter and your resume to Judejude2000@aol.com

Trainer-

Job Description: Evaluate new horses; train under saddle; meet with potential adopters; assist in homing; oversee new horses coming in and those going to their new homes; and other responsibilities related to horses.

Requirements:

At least 5 years’ experience with horses, good computer skills, and a superior work ethic.

Additional possibilities include off premises training and adoptions. This is not a show barn, it is a barn bursting with compassion for horses SRF helps.

Administrative- 

Job Description: (Not remote)

Market for applications; screen applicants; manage the database of horses; match horses and applicants for adoption, foster, CHAPS, and Adoption Partners; work with veterinarians, farriers, and applicants, and other related responsibilities.

Requirements: 

Our candidate must have a good background of horse experience; exceptional computer skills; organizational skills; outstanding attention to detail; and an understanding of the importance of rescue work.

Development Director- (Possible hybrid)

Job Description: The Development Director is key to all SRF programs and its funding streams:

Implement annual and long-term development plan and strategies with the Board.

Oversee programs, donors, grantors, sponsors, and events; cultivate and nurture our wonderful relationships with current supporters, and build on new support; research, write grant proposals; manage fundraising events; write materials for newsletters and brochures, and solicitations; and other responsibilities related to the development, funding, and implementation of SRF’s mission.

Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years in a non-profit development role, excellent writing skills and computer skills, knowledge and passion for horses, a proven history in the field of development with donors, donor management and fundraising.

Social Media Management and Admin Assistance-(Possible hybrid)

Job description: Manage all social media, photo and film content, measure results, update information, assist in the administrative end of SRF’s programs.

Requirements:

Good knowledge of horses

Excellent knowledge of all social media platforms

Photography and video skills

Marketing experience

Ability to write content

Volunteer Coordination- (Volunteer- Hybrid)

Coordinate SRF’s needs with the ability of volunteers to carry out the mission. Schedule. plan, and assign responsibilities. Market for new volunteers, evaluate their skills and develop long standing relationships. Approximately 6-10 hrs per week.

Requirements: Some horse knowledge, and great communication and organizational skills.

From the Standardbred Retirement Foundation