Job Opportunities at Equine Advocates

Equine Advocates is a national non-profit organization. We focus our work on rescue, sanctuary, education, and advocacy. Our equine sanctuary in Chatham, New York, is home to 80+ rescued and retired horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. We are seeking applicants who have compassion for animals.

Office Manager/Accounting Assistant

Duties include:

Office Management

  • Pick up and drop off mail at post office daily
  • Open mail and record daily counts. Sort, batch, and log donations
  • Maintain office and cleaning supplies and order as needed
  • Assist in data entry into our donor software database (DonorPerfect)
  • Assist with all general office work including answering phones and covering for lunch

 

Bookkeeping

  • QuickBooks (QB) entries, including deposits, journal entries, and check writing
  • Review all invoices
  • Reconcile bank and investment accounts monthly
  • File all paid bills, bank statements, state filing forms, etc.
  • Prepare and deposit all cash received

 

Payroll

  • Process weekly payroll through ADP
  • Review hourly staff time cards
  • Maintain records of sick and vacation time

 

Other Responsibilities

  • Assist with Humane Education classes
  • Assist with Public Open Days, including set up and close up
  • Assist with state filings with Organization’s CPA
  • Oversee and work with all Community Service projects
  • Liaison with visitors and assist with group tours
  • Give sanctuary tours to VIP guests
  • Assist with Annual Gala and other events
  • Update/Maintain Procedures Manual for all office processes
  • Volunteer Liaison. Initial contact and interviews before introducing to Equine Manager
  • Other duties as needed

 

This is not a remote position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000 per year

Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@equineadvocates.org.

Download Employment Application here.

Handyman/Horse Trailer Driver

Duties include:

  • Repair, power wash & paint barn structures
  • Build new barn doors as needed
  • Repair, install & paint fencing
  • Repair roadways
  • Oil changes in equipment
  • Operate skid steerer, tractors, gators, etc.
  • Use of basic hand tools
  • Mow lawns
  • Weed whack
  • Snow – plow and shovel
  • Pick up maintenance materials at suppliers
  • Cover for farm staff: horse related activities such as cleaning stalls and paddocks, hay distribution, clean/replace water in troughs
  • Other duties as needed

 

Must be able drive a horse trailer to and from the hospital in Ithaca and Saratoga, and load and unload equines.

Must be dependable & self-motivated.

Salary based on experience

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@equineadvocates.org.

Download Employment Application here.