Grounds Manager

Schedule: Full-time, year-round (including weekends and holidays during event season)
FLSA: Exempt – Salaried
Reports to: Executive Director

At Green Mountain Horse Association, located in scenic South Woodstock, Vermont, we offer a rare opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic equestrian environment. If you enjoy hands‑on work, managing teams, and maintaining beautiful grounds, this role offers the chance to do meaningful work in a unique setting.

Competitive pay and benefits. Apply now.

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Vacation Time (Earned)
• Personal Time
• Sick Time (Earned)
• IRA Match (after 1 year)

Prepare and maintain GMHA’s grounds for all events, facilitate operations during events, and restore grounds to optimal condition after events.

• Maintenance of grounds and event equipment:
  Mowing, weed‑whacking, trail maintenance, trash removal and recycling, hay and shavings delivery, manure pit cleaning, painting, and miscellaneous repairs
• Maintenance and upkeep of buildings:
  Routine repairs, winterizing, cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops
• Management of vehicles and equipment:
  Purchasing, repairs, assignments, regular cleaning, preventive maintenance, winterizing, and storage
• Event set‑up and tear‑down:
  Working with staff, contractors, and course designers provide support for event set‑up including watering and dragging rings, moving and set‑up of jumps and dressage rings, remove, repair, and store event equipment after events
• Trail work:
  Clipping, clearing, distributing and filling watering tanks, and road crossing signage
• Budget:
  Provide input for annual grounds and facilities budget, review grounds budget to evaluate monthly spending, provide input into project and supply costs, research and acquire bids as necessary
• Supervision of grounds staff:
  Develop daily and weekly schedules for staff, provide training, oversee work assignments, assess performance, manage conflicts, and solve problems. Assist in the hiring of all seasonal grounds staff – post job openings, conduct interviews, check references.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, select contractors, define and document projects, negotiate fees, and approve work and payment

• Management skills:
  Ability to direct the work of and provide hands‑on leadership for the grounds crew
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of trucks, trailers, and ATVs
• Ability to operate and maintain small equipment (e.g. weed‑whacker, lawnmower, power tools, etc.)
• Ability to read diagrams and equipment manuals
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors regardless of weather conditions
• Basic handyman skills (e.g. basic carpentry and mechanical repairs, painting, etc.)
• Basic computer skills (e.g. Outlook Email & Calendar, Word, Excel)
• Willingness to work to meet deadlines, working flexible hours as needed
• Fitness for physically demanding work such as heavy lifting and carrying on a daily basis
• Basic knowledge of equestrian events preferred
• Good communication skills and a personable manner toward supervisors, staff, clients, suppliers, and the general public
• Ability to interact with others with tact and diplomacy
• Honesty, reliability, and a strong work ethic
• Valid driver’s license

The Green Mountain Horse Association is a non‑profit organization supporting competitive and recreational equestrian activities across multiple disciplines. GMHA is committed to excellence in competition, education, and trail preservation, while fostering a strong and inclusive equestrian community.