Assistant Stables Manager 2025 Stables Summer Seasonal Description Our Company: There’s no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We’re a premiere tourism operation—and we’re a 501c(3) non-profit. We welcome hundreds of thousands of guests to an exciting, diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions—and we work tirelessly to connect people to Medora for positive life changing experiences. TRMF was established in 1986—but our story begins before that. In 1962, nationally renowned businessman Harold Schafer took an interest in a historic old town named Medora. He loved its history, its striking location, and its potential to inspire others. So he began revitalizing the old town: he restored a historic hotel, brought the Medora Musical to town, and so much more. It was 1986 when the Schafer family, with Harold ready to retire from business, donated all they’d created in Medora to establish the non-profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. In the years since, we’ve grown from a staff of a handful of folks to more than 90 full-time employees, with hundreds more seasonal workers and over 650 volunteers. We’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships to our staff. The Medora Musical has earned the attention of The New York Times. And we’ve earned a reputation as the #1 tourism and hospitality provider in North Dakota. We are a team of people who draw inspiration from Medora. We deeply respect this place, and the people we meet here. We deliver excellence in hospitality. We work with creativity and integrity. We’re a family that values family. We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Summary/Objective The Assistant Manager of the Medora Riding Stables will report to the Medora Riding Stables Manager and will have a primary day-to-day responsibility to supervise the team of wranglers, assist with management of guests ensuring safety and customer satisfaction, conduct guided trail rides through the Badlands, ride in the Medora Musical, and clean stables. Essential Functions + Guide trail rides and inform guests of their surroundings. + Learn the horses’ names, ID, personalities, and dispositions. + Saddle and unsaddle horses for guided trail rides + Clean and maintain the horses’ pens and their water tank to ensure health. + Feed and care for the horses. + Take reservations for trail rides and for individuals who want to register boarding horses. + Greet and direct guests as they visit the Medora Riding Stable for trail rides. + Maintain the cash drawer at the Medora Riding Stables. + Participate in workplace safety training sessions. + Ride in the Medora Musical and other special events in Medora such as the Fourth of July Parade. + Handle guests' inquiries and issues as they arise + Assist in the training of all wranglers including but not limited: trail rides, safety demonstrations, booking system and overall knowledge of Medora and attractions + Provide leadership to both staff and guests in the absence of the Riding Stables Manager + May assist with the training and socializing of new horses before they go on the trails prior to the season. Supervisory Responsibility + Assist with team and guest management Requirements Required Skills/Abilities + Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to give instructions to riders and provide interpretive information about the Badlands and Medora. + Previous experience with riding, saddling, caring for horses. + Provide outstanding guest service. + Reliable, on time, and ready for every shift. + Show initiative and have excellent attention to detail. + Collaborative and results driven. + Outstanding time management. Required Education and Experience + Must give exceptional service to all guests. + Able to troubleshoot and create solutions if needed. + Previous experience with horses including grooming, tacking, riding, and animal behavior. + First Aid and CPR certification preferred or willing to obtain + Good communication skills to interact with guests to inform them of additional Medora attractions + Positive attitude + Able to work well in a team. Work Environment This job operates in a professional trail riding environment. This role continuously requires the employee to work outside in all weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and wind. Also continuously works with others and horses. Occasionally works around chemicals, sharp objects/tools, grease, oil, and mud. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, balance, talk, hear, walk, push or pull and reach with hands and arms, lift/carry up to 50 pounds and the visual acuity to determine safety of workplace and surroundings for themselves and guests. Must be able to see details and use visual acuity in operating the equipment and while riding horses. Walking on trails, up and down hills, for long distances. Physically fit to mount the horse from the ground (not a mounting block). Able to ride at least six hours or more hours per day. AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Our Location: TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota. It’s situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You’re never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound. Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the-art campus, purpose-built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind. Why Apply? You have a passion for exploring beautiful places and meeting people from around the world. Competitive wages with great opportunities for overtime work Affordable company provided housing on-site Employee meals provided at low cost in employee dining room Explore Medora and its attractions free or at discounted costs. Including the Medora Musical, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Trail Rides, Mini Golf, Retail Shops and more! Contact Us: Learn more at www.medora.com/employment Salary Description $16.00 per hour