Join the team at Promise Landing Farm!
Open Roles:
Camp Manager - Full Time or Part Time
2026 is a year of impact! Make a difference this summer, and join us at the Melwood Recreation Center in Nanjemoy, MD where we host the equestrian activities for Camp Accomplish (in partnership with Melwood and Children's Hospital Network).
This role will be responsible for camp equine activities, serving kids with various disabilities and chronic health conditions, three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Compensation can include housing onsite, and full-time hours can be created for someone looking for longer term employment or additional compensation. While this specific role focuses on Camp Accomplish programming, there is an opportunity for the right candidate to join PLF in a permanent capacity pending success in this role.
Extensive horse care and riding experience required, knowledge of PATH or other adaptive riding guidelines strongly preferred. Experience with and/or knowledge of disabilities in relation to equine-assisted activities preferred.
Location: Melwood Recreation Center - Nanjemoy, Maryland
Reports to: Promise Landing Farm Manager - Nanjemoy
Key Relationships: Melwood camp employees, other PLF camp staff
Supervises: N/A
Hours: Full-time Monday - Friday
Start Date: June 9, 2026
End Date: August 21, 2026
Salary: Competitive, based on full time or part time option. Housing available.
Essential Responsibilities:
Teaching:
● Independently teaches a full day of inclusive riding lessons daily
● Lesson planning and progress notes
● Manages volunteers assigned to own lessons
● Set up and take down of all areas utilized during lessons
Horse Care:
● Participate in feeding, turnout, and other horse care tasks as assigned
Misc:
● Must have own transportation and valid drivers liscence
● Other duties as assigned
● Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
● Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
● Ability to regularly work in outdoor weather conditions
The ideal candidate will have:
● Experience teaching therapeutic and recreational riding lessons; PATH International CTRI (certified therapeutic riding instructor) preferred
● Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
● Flexibility and creativity to engage children and teens in fun and meaningful ways
Please email a resume to katie@promiselandingfarm.org or with any questions
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (PATH Intl CTRI)
Promise Landing Farm, a PATH Premier Accredited Center, is looking for a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (PATH Intl CTRI) to teach private and small-group mounted and unmounted horsemanship lessons to children and adults with and without disabilities. PLF operates a year-round inclusive riding program in Upper Marlboro, MD. We’re looking for people who enjoy the challenge of teaching a wide range of ability levels, from adaptive to advanced.
At this time, we are open to either a full or part-time candidate.
IN THIS ROLE YOU CAN EXPECT TO…
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Teach students with diverse abilities and support needs, from on-lead with a full volunteer team to independently cantering, in a private or semi-private setting
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Incorporate unmounted horsemanship skills into each lesson
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Document lesson plans and progress notes
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Collaborate with PLF staff and volunteers
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Work a schedule that includes some evenings and Saturdays – ( our facility is closed Sundays and Mondays)
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Passion and positivity are important. We’re looking for someone who enjoys engaging with people and passing along a love of horses. This is an energetic, team-minded environment in a diverse community.
*THE FINE PRINT*
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PATH Intl CTRI (or higher) required
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Criminal background check required
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Competitive pay and benefits offered.
Please email a resume to katie@promiselandingfarm.org or with any questions