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Lead Stable Hand

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation · Williamsburg, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$30–$37/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role? Actually we have "Who We Are" description, then "Main Duties", "Responsibilities include but are not limited to:" then subcategories: Horse Care & Stable Operations, Collaboration & Programs, Leadership and Operational Support, Safety & Compliance. Then "Required Education And Experience", "Preferred Qualifications", "Competencies:" (list), then physical demands, then compensation disclaimer with range. We must use

for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should map sections accordingly. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. So we can have: - About the role? Could be "Who We Are" maybe as About the organization? But heading "About the role" is typical; we could use "About the role" for the description of the role? However the posting includes "Who We Are" about the foundation, not the role. Might still be appropriate as "About the role" or maybe "About the organization". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should use those exact headings if we have content. We have content for Responsibilities (the duties). We have Requirements (Required Education And Experience). We have Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications). We have Skills (Competencies). We have Pay (Compensation range). We have Schedule? Not given. Benefits? Not given. So we omit Benefits and Schedule. We also might include an "About the role" section summarizing the role? Could use the "Who We Are" as about the organization, but maybe better to put that under About the role? The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". So we can have About the role heading with a paragraph describing the role? The posting doesn't have a explicit role summary besides duties. But we could put a brief description: "The Equine Specialist role involves..." but we must not invent or summarize away detail. We must preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we cannot create a summary that isn't in the posting. However we could put the "Who We Are" under About the role? That's not about the role but about the organization. Might be considered filler? But it's substantive info about the organization; maybe we can put it under About the role? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, etc. It doesn't forbid putting organizational info under About the role. It says "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading". So we can put the "Who We Are" paragraph under About the role. That seems acceptable. Thus sections:

About the role

Who We Are ... (the paragraph)

Responsibilities

  • ... list items ...
We need to preserve all substantive info: The duties are broken into subheadings: Horse Care & Stable Operations, Collaboration & Programs, Leadership and Operational Support, Safety & Compliance. We could either keep those as subheadings inside the
    or as separate headings? The instruction says use

    for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings like

    ? It only says use

    for section headings (list). Likely they want only those specific headings as

    . But we can still use

    for sub-sections? Not prohibited. Safer to keep within
    • and maybe include the subheadings as bold text inside
    • . But we need to preserve all info; we can include the subheadings as part of the list items. Thus for Responsibilities we can have a
        with each main duty as a
      • containing the subheading and details. Similarly for Requirements: Required Education And Experience. We'll put that as

        Requirements

        with
        • ... each bullet. Preferred Qualifications:

          Qualifications

          with
            . Skills:

            Skills

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              for Competencies list. Pay:

              Pay

              with

              Range: $30.00 - $37.00/hour

              plus maybe the disclaimer paragraph. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". The disclaimer includes some text; we can include it as part of Pay section. We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present. We must not include application instructions. Not present. Now craft HTML. Let's extract the "Who We Are" paragraph exactly: "Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 89 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on-site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over five million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally." We'll put that in a

              . Now Responsibilities: We need to capture all bullet points. From text: "Main Duties Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Horse Care & Stable Operations: Lead and oversee the daily care and management of all equines, including feeding, watering, stall maintenance, turnout, grooming, and safe handling practices per the Equine Manager. Coordinate and support carriage operations by driving carriages and ensuring horses are properly prepared for rides through grooming, tacking, harnessing, and hitching procedures. Monitor equine health, welfare, and facility conditions, maintaining accurate records andProactively communicating concerns regarding horses, equipment, pastures, blankets, and hoof care to the Equine Manager. Assist with and help oversee the administration of first aid, medications, and bandaging as directed, ensuring proper care, compliance, and documentation standards are maintained. Collaboration & Programs Participate in and promote ongoing C&L training initiatives while serving as a resource and mentor in carriage driving, horse handling, and operational best practices. Coordinate and support equine training activities, veterinary and farrier visits, trailering operations, and cross-functional collaboration with internal departments. Lead and participate in interpretive programming as needed, including working in historical costume and supporting guest-facing educational experiences. Model exceptional guest engagement by providing friendly, knowledgeable interpretation and coaching team members on delivering high-quality visitor experiences. Leadership and Operational Support Conduct routine inspections of fencing, pastures, turnout areas, and related facilities, communicating maintenance needs and helping prioritize corrective actions to ensure a safeOversee key aspects of carriage operations, including horse preparation, footing assessments, driving responsibilities, and support for special events and programming activities. Monitor inventory levels of feed, hay, bedding, tack, and supplies, coordinating replenishment needs and helping ensure efficient daily operations. Model and enforce established protocols related to horse handling, carriage operations, equipment use, and guest interactions. Safety & Compliance Ensure adherence to organizational policies, animal welfare standards, and departmental operating procedures while promoting a culture of accountability and continuousIdentify, address, and communicate safety hazards, equipment concerns, and operational risks in a timely manner, escalating issues as appropriate. This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor. This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs." We need to split into list items for each main duty area: Horse Care & Stable Operations, Collaboration & Programs, Leadership and Operational Support, Safety & Compliance. Also include the non-exempt statement maybe as separate item. We'll create

                with
              • for each area, preserving the text. Let's craft each
              • :
              • Horse Care & Stable Operations: Lead and oversee the daily care and management of all equines, including feeding, watering, stall maintenance, turnout, grooming, and safe handling practices per the Equine Manager. Coordinate and support carriage operations by driving carriages and ensuring horses are properly prepared for rides through grooming, tacking, harnessing, and hitching procedures. Monitor equine health, welfare, and facility conditions, maintaining accurate records and proactively communicating concerns regarding horses, equipment, pastures, blankets, and hoof care to the Equine Manager. Assist with and help oversee the administration of first aid, medications, and bandaging as directed, ensuring proper care, compliance, and documentation standards are maintained.
              • Collaboration & Programs: Participate in and promote ongoing C&L training initiatives while serving as a resource and mentor in carriage driving, horse handling, and operational best practices. Coordinate and support equine training activities, veterinary and farrier visits, trailering operations, and cross-functional collaboration with internal departments. Lead and participate in interpretive programming as needed, including working in historical costume and supporting guest-facing educational experiences. Model exceptional guest engagement by providing friendly, knowledgeable interpretation and coaching team members on delivering high-quality visitor experiences.
              • Leadership and Operational Support: Conduct routine inspections of fencing, pastures, turnout areas, and related facilities, communicating maintenance needs and helping prioritize corrective actions to ensure a safe. Oversee key aspects of carriage operations, including horse preparation, footing assessments, driving responsibilities, and support for special events and programming activities. Monitor inventory levels of feed, hay, bedding, tack, and supplies, coordinating replenishment needs and helping ensure efficient daily operations. Model and enforce established protocols related to horse handling, carriage operations, equipment use, and guest interactions.
              • Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to organizational policies, animal welfare standards, and departmental operating procedures while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous. Identify, address, and communicate safety hazards, equipment concerns, and operational risks in a timely manner, escalating issues as appropriate.
              • This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor. This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs.
              • Now Requirements: "Required Education And Experience High school diploma or GED required; equivalent experience in horse care may beExperience working with horses, including a strong understanding of equine care, handling, and safety practices. Customer service or public-facing experience, with the

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