Internship

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Harness Your Future with Internships at Graceful Oaks, Open Annually Jan 1st-Mar 1st!

Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch provides enriching internship opportunities to students with EYLP program experience, fostering business acumen, customer service proficiency, and project planning. Our interns hone vital skills, like delegation, time management, and problem-solving, through collaborative work. With personalized mentorships, unique community connections, and esteemed recommendations, our internships are an invaluable gateway for students. Applications open from January 1st to March 1st annually.

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Equine Internships at GOYR offer students the opportunity to develop competent horsemanship skills. Interns will receive riding mentorship on a regular basis and will assist horse lesson instructors. Interns may be offered the opportunity to lead their own horse lessons and assist in leading equine activities during GOYR events and programming. Interns will also receive training on equine upkeep and medical care, while having the opportunity to shadow veterinarians and other equine care specialists at the ranch.

Business Management Internships at GOYR offers two different internship types: Program Administration and Property and Facilities Management. Interns focusing on Program Administration will receive training in youth program development, archery, and event management. Interns will learn how to build and lead lesson plans, assist in event planning, and develop soft skills such as conflict resolution and public speaking.

Interns focusing on Property and Facilities Management will receive training in large machinery usage, maintenance skills such as fence repair and basic tool usage and mentoring from facilities leaders of various skill sets. Interns will also receive training on animal upkeep and medical care, while having the opportunity to shadow veterinarians and other animal care specialists at the ranch.

All interns will be required to commit to assisting in leading at least two out of the three Family Fun Night events and one week of the Hangin’ at the Ranch Summer Camp. Program Administration interns will be required to assist in leading 12 weeks of GOYR programming during the summer. Interns will be required to assist with ranch rentals, like birthday parties, and other events throughout the year. All internships require year-round commitment and typically require a greater time commitment during the spring, summer, and fall months.

  • Eagerness to work with youth and families
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willingness to learn and practice new skills
  • Attentiveness to safety and details
  • Communication skills
  • Collaboration skills
  • Able to pass a background check if 18 years of age or older

Internship Application

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Can you commit to the following time requirements? Zoom call the first Sunday of each month from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Serve at two out of three Family Fun Night Events on June 23, July 28, and August 18th, Volunteer one week at the Hangin’ at the Ranch Summer Camp Program, Year-round communication (text and email) and involvement in the Internship Program, 12 weeks of GOYR programming during the summer (Program Administration interns only(Required)
What week are you available to volunteer at the Hangin’ at the Ranch Summer Camp Program? These camps run from Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.(Required)
Please rank your preferred GOYR internship roles at Graceful Oaks: Equine Leadership Team, Program Administration or Property and Facilities Management:(Required)(Required)
#1 Intern role:
#2 Intern role:
#3 Intern role:
 
Have you been convicted of a crime?(Required)

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