Career Opportunities

Full-time Position(s):

SPORT HORSE POSITION
The United States Dressage Federation, a non-profit equine
organization focused on the education of dressage, is seeking
applicants for a full-time, senior coordinator for the
organization's sport horse activities. A primary responsibility is
as staff liaison to a volunteer committee of experts, and
administrating and coordinating the multi-faceted aspects of
dressage sport horse activities. Periodic travel out of state is a
requirement. The applicant should have a working knowledge of, or
experience with dressage sport horse breeding issues, warmblood
breed registries and organizations, licensed dressage sport horse
breeding competitions, and statistical knowledge related to breeding
and pedigree/performance including analysis and interpretation.
Additionally, experience with development and servicing of program
sponsorship and partner relations is preferred. Knowledge or
experience with USDF sport horse programs such as the USDF Breeder's
Championships Series; education for licensed officials, breeders and
trainers; and the All-breed Awards program is a plus. Applicant
should possess excellent organizational, managerial, and written and
verbal communications skills, as well as a sound working knowledge
of all Microsoft Office applications. Team work and the ability to
work well with staff on an interdepartmental level and foster a
cooperative effort are important in this position. The Senior Sport
Horse Coordinator is a salaried position with excellent benefits.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. If interested and have
the qualifications, send Letter of interest and resume to: Deborah
Dunivant, Director of Human Resources and Administration at the
adddress below.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS POSITION
The United States Dressage Federation, a non-profit equine
organization focused on the education of dressage, is seeking
applicants for a full-time managerial position for the
organization's championship programs. The primary responsibility
will be: Overseeing all aspects of the USDF Regional Championship
program and interfacing with key volunteers and staff to facilitate
all aspects of this prestigious competition-based program. Applicant
must have a working knowledge of, or experience in equestrian
competition—with dressage experience a plus. Additionally,
experience in developing and overseeing programs or events is
required. Responsibilities include: facilitating the development of
championship program rules, championship show contracts and
competitor criteria; guaranteeing consistency and integrity of the
program through monitoring the application of the program rules,
eligibility requirements and recognition procedures; facilitation of
program sponsorship obligations; and effective promotion of the
program. Applicant should possess excellent organizational and
managerial skills, excellent written and verbal communication
skills, and competency in all Microsoft Office applications. Team
work and the ability to work well with staff on an interdepartmental
level and foster a cooperative effort are important in this
position. The ability to travel extensively as a USDF representative
to championships is required. This position is a salaried position
with excellent benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience. If
interested in the position, please send letter of interest and
resume to Deborah Dunivant, Director of Human Resources and
Administration at the address below.

SPORT DATA SPECIALIST
The United States Dressage Federation, a national non-profit equine
organization, has an immediate full-time hourly, data entry position
opening in the Competitions Department. Position responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, processing competition results and
corresponding with competitors and show management. Candidates for
this position must possess experience in data entry, excellent
customer service skills, strong written and oral communication
skills, ability to work in a team environment, as well as work
independently, and be detail-oriented. Equine knowledge preferred.
USDF offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. If interested in
the position, please send letter of interest and resume to Deborah
Dunivant, Director of Human Resources and Administration at the
address below:

SPORT PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT POSITION
The United States Dressage Federation, a non-profit equine
organization representing the sport of dressage, is seeking
applicants for a full time management position. Primary
responsibilities include: overseeing all aspects of the USDF
Regional Championship program, Dressage Sport Horse programs, and
other competition-based programs, as well as development of future
dressage competition-based programs and activities. This position
requires interfacing with key volunteers and staff to facilitate all
aspects of these competition-based programs. Applicant must have
management experience and a working knowledge of or experience in
equestrian competition, particularly dressage and USDF-related
experience. Additionally, experience in developing and overseeing
programs or events is required. Additional responsibilities include:
facilitating the development of and overseeing sport program rules,
championship show contracts, and competitor criteria; guaranteeing
the consistency and integrity of these programs and related
activities through monitoring the application of program rules,
eligibility requirements and recognition procedures; facilitating
related sponsorship obligations and effective promotion of these
programs. Exceptional organizational and managerial skills are
required, including excellent written and verbal communication
skills. Competency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
The ability to foster team work on an interdepartmental level and
facilitate cooperative efforts are important in this position.
Extensive travel as a USDF representative to events is required.
USDF provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Salary is
commensurate with experience. If interested in the position, please
send letter of interest and resume to Deborah Dunivant, Director of
Human Resources and Administration at the address below:

Part-time Position(s):
There are no openings at this time.

How to Apply
Send Resumes to:
Director of Human Resources & Administration
United States Dressage Federation, Inc.
4051 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 859/271-7885 Fax: 859/971-7722
E-mail: hr@...