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Ranch Jobs: Wanted - Mascot Handlers - Texas SOLD #20484
Posted by: Hyatt Lost Pines [see other ads by this poster]
City: Bastrop [see other ads in this city]
State: Texas [see other ads in this state]
Job Title: Mascot Handler
Employer: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
Phone #: 512-308-4729

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Description:
Must Love Longhorns (and Horses, Alpacas, Donkeys and People, too)



Bastrop/Austin, Texas



Our luxurious Texas wilderness escape seeks a self-motivated couple and/or individuals with horse and cattle management experience to oversee our “Hooves and Horns” mascot program. Employed by an award-winning destination resort, these handlers will manage the program and be responsible for ongoing care and training for our animal associates, including: two teams of Percheron draft horses, two saddle-broke riding longhorns, two miniature donkeys and two alpacas and future additions to the program (including 1-2 dogs). These individuals will also work closely with the general manager, recreation, sales and catering departments to ensure the continued success of this signature resort program. Multiple-year commitment preferred. Position includes salary and benefits. To be present for our guests, handlers will often work holidays and weekends. Desired start date is late February/early March 2013. Please call Cole at 512-308-4729 to learn more or email a cover letter detailing your experience along with a resume to cole.dicarlo@hyatt.com.



JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Warm, friendly, patient, hardworking and easy-going personality

Sincere and outward heart for animals

Sense of ease and true enjoyment interacting with and getting to know people (includes interacting one-on-one with guests, as well as small and larger groups)

Ensuring animal care and wellness: feeding, washing, and scheduling vaccinations, trimming/shoeing and shearing

Riding draft horses

Riding longhorn steers

Driving a tractor for hay rides

Driving teams of draft horses during wagon tours

Walking animals around the resort for meet-the-mascots photo ops at the hitching post, elevator rides and more

Interacting with guests and clients (and interest in authentic hospitality as it relates to these positions)

Working with management on special requests, including guest events, parades, videos and the like

Removing manure from the Lost Pines Corral and nearby fields

Mending fences

Cleaning water tanks

Cleaning and caring for all tack and harnesses

Ordering and picking up supplies

Maintaining wagons and equipment

Creativity relating to animal-based activities for guests, including holiday-specific fun

Collaborative work style

Storytelling a plus



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Posted 01-07-13
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