Horse Program Specialist, Program Staff

Camp Mak-A-Dream provides camp programs for children and families impacted by cancer. We aim to empower survivors and their families to live with and beyond cancer through life-changing Montana experiences where they strengthen life skills, gain resilience, and develop lasting relationships. It is not required to have previous experience working with cancer survivors to serve on our staff. 

Benefits: $4,650 for the summer (10 weeks) plus room and board.

Horse Program Specialist Responsibilities:  

• Act as a lead facilitator for all horse program activities and follow all safety guidelines, teach campers to ride.
• Assist with care and upkeep of horses. 
• Clearly outline safety instructions and behavioral expectations during all camp activities, including horse program activities; ensure that safety instructions and behavioral expectations are followed by all participants (campers, volunteers and staff). 
• Develop camp activities and horse program activities that are age appropriate, safe, and inclusive. 
• Maintain all horse program equipment, paying special attention to safety and risk management issues and bringing any issues or concerns to the immediate attention of the Camp Leadership. 
• Actively participate as a member of the Program Team in planning and leading daily activities and programs. 

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience riding and/or caring for horses required. 
• Previous experience working with children, teens, and/or young adults preferred.
• Leadership experience and/or skills: Program Staff plan and lead all camp session activities for the 40-50 participants on site each week.
• Experience working in a team setting, strong communication skills: We hire a team of 15 summer staff who must work in close collaboration to implement programs in a safe and fun manner.
• Critical thinking and problem solving: Camp staff must think on their feet - from resolving camper safety and risk management issues to facilitating a group of campers in creating a talent show performance.