Social Media Intern
Location: Hybrid (Tacoma area + remote flexibility)
Duration: June–September (flexible dates)
Commitment: Minimum 5 hours/week (40+ hours total)
Position Overview
We are seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help grow our online presence and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing student or aspiring social media manager to gain hands-on experience managing a real business account while supporting a meaningful cause. This is an unpaid internship.
Responsibilities
Duration: June–September (flexible dates)
Commitment: Minimum 5 hours/week (40+ hours total)
Position Overview
We are seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help grow our online presence and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing student or aspiring social media manager to gain hands-on experience managing a real business account while supporting a meaningful cause. This is an unpaid internship.
Responsibilities
- Create and publish at least 3 posts and 1 Reel per week
- Develop content focused on:
- Volunteering opportunities
- Education about hippotherapy
- Fundraising initiatives
- Capture photos/videos on-site as needed (some weeks may be fully remote)
- Monitor and measure engagement metrics (likes, shares, reach, etc.)
- Implement strategies to increase audience growth and outreach
- Collaborate with the team to ensure content aligns with our mission and events
- Ensure all content follows branding guidelines
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing or a related field (preferred)
- No prior professional experience required
- Willingness to learn about hippotherapy and our services
- Basic understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
- Strong creativity and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Animal Care Intern
Location: In-person
Duration: July 1 – September 1
Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week (80+ hours total)
Position Overview
Sundance Circle Hippotherapy Foundation is seeking Animal Care Interns to support daily equine operations within our therapy program. Interns gain hands-on experience working with horses in a clinical setting where they assist licensed therapists. This role focuses on horse care, safety, and stable management. It is ideal for students who enjoy physical, hands-on work outdoors and want to build foundational horse handling skills. This is an unpaid internship.
Interns participate in
Duration: July 1 – September 1
Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week (80+ hours total)
Position Overview
Sundance Circle Hippotherapy Foundation is seeking Animal Care Interns to support daily equine operations within our therapy program. Interns gain hands-on experience working with horses in a clinical setting where they assist licensed therapists. This role focuses on horse care, safety, and stable management. It is ideal for students who enjoy physical, hands-on work outdoors and want to build foundational horse handling skills. This is an unpaid internship.
Interns participate in
- Minimum one clinic day per week
- Professional development workshops
- A capstone project
- Career exploration in equine and veterinary fields
- Lead and exercise horses
- Groom and prepare horses for therapy sessions
- Clean stalls, paddocks, and pastures
- Prepare and distribute feed and supplements
- Clean and organize tack
- Support daily stable operations
- Horse behavior and body language
- Safe horse handling and leading techniques
- Grooming and daily care practices
- Stable management and organization
- Horse health observation and basic wellness indicators
- Be at least 16 years old
- Ability to walk up to 2 miles without rest
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable around allergens such as hay, dust, and animal hair
Therapy Support Intern
Location: In-person
Duration: July 1 – September 1
Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week (80+ hours total)
Position Overview
Sundance Circle Hippotherapy Foundation is seeking Therapy Support Interns to support equine-assisted therapy sessions. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting where specially trained horses assist physical, occupational, and speech therapists. This role focuses on client support, session preparation, and teamwork within a care setting. Students will observe, assist, and progressively participate in therapeutic activities under professional supervision. This is an unpaid internship.
Interns participate in
Duration: July 1 – September 1
Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week (80+ hours total)
Position Overview
Sundance Circle Hippotherapy Foundation is seeking Therapy Support Interns to support equine-assisted therapy sessions. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting where specially trained horses assist physical, occupational, and speech therapists. This role focuses on client support, session preparation, and teamwork within a care setting. Students will observe, assist, and progressively participate in therapeutic activities under professional supervision. This is an unpaid internship.
Interns participate in
- Minimum one clinic day per week
- Professional development workshops
- A capstone project
- Career exploration in healthcare and therapy fields
- Prepare and organize therapy equipment
- Observe and assist during therapy sessions
- Support therapeutic activities under supervision
- Learn and practice sidewalking techniques
- Assist staff and volunteers during sessions
- Role of horses in therapeutic treatment
- Communication within interdisciplinary therapy teams
- Client safety awareness and best practices
- Session preparation and clinical support skills
- Insight into healthcare professions
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Walk up to 2 miles without rest
- Lift up to 20 lbs
- Comfortable around allergens such as hay, dust, and animal hair
Applications for all positions close on May 15th.
Please contact (253)251-4004 or [email protected] with questions.
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