Internships
To apply for any of the internships listed below, please contact Kim Burris at kburris@equest.org or (972) 412-1099 x 220.
Equest provides a variety of internships centered around equine-assisted activities and therapies as well as nonprofit administration. Internships are designed to provide experience; however, we are unable to provide financial compensation or housing at this time.
At this time, we are unable to accommodate counseling department internships.
Therapeutic Riding Program Internship
Administrative Program Internship
Prerequisite Skills: Proficiency in data entry, Microsoft Office, and internet technology a plus.
Description: Interns will assist with administrative office duties. Interns are required to go through volunteer training, and may volunteer with the clients.
Volunteer Services
Internship
Prerequisite Skills: Proficiency in data entry, Microsoft Office, and internet technology a plus.
Description: Interns will assist the volunteer director with volunteer recruiting, scheduling including confirming class assignments, updating paperwork and files, and helping with special events and volunteer training. There will be times when help is needed during lessons, and the intern will fill in as a volunteer.
Therapeutic Riding Instructor Internship
Prerequisite Skills: Should have intermediate to advanced equestrian experience, and submit a resume for consideration.
Description: Interns will assist the instructors in the implementation of the therapeutic riding classes and/or PT/OT sessions. Interns may also help with administrative tasks, special events, and competitions.
Therapeutic Riding Stable Management Internship
Prerequisite Skills: Should have equine experience, and must submit a resume for consideration.
Description: Interns will assist the stable manager with daily barn maintenance, feeding, horse evaluations, and veterinary care of our therapy horses.
Development Department Internship
Prerequisite Skills: Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and high-level computer proficiency - Microsoft Office is required. Candidates for the development internship must submit a resume, and cover letter for consideration.
Description: Interns will assist the development team with donor-related outreach, marketing materials, special events, donor recognition, and other fundraising and communication related activities.