APPLICATION

Do you have what it takes to hang with the Herd? Click here to download an application.

Please return completed applications to TheHerd@FortWorth.com or by fax to: 817-740-8635. 

OPEN POSITION(S)
 

JOB TITLE:  HERD COORDINATOR

SUMMARY OF BASIC FUNCTIONS:  To provide assistance to the Director of the Fort Worth Herd, (Trail Boss) in operations of The Fort Worth Herd. To coordinate the budget, create content and maintain social media calendar, schedule events, maintain records and draft reports. Full job description here.

Education:  Bachelor's Degree with field of study in Business Administration, Public Administration, Sales and Marketing, Business Communications, Hospitality Management, or related field.
 

JOB TITLE:  BARN ATTENDANT

SUMMARY OF BASIC FUNCTIONS: This position will be responsible for performing duties directly related to the care and maintenance of livestock facility, property and equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Clean barn, horse stalls and facilities daily
• Feed and water horses daily
• Keep all related equipment cleaned and maintained

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating tractor/loader 

This is a part-time position without benefits. Schedule is 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and may be adjusted. We are a seven-day-a-week program and work on weekends and holidays. To apply, please submit your application to the Stockyards Visitors Center at 130 East Exchange Avenue or submit via fax to 817-740-8635.

JOB TITLE:  DROVER

SUMMARY OF BASIC FUNCTIONS: To perform duties directly related to the care of livestock, to operate and maintain equipment; and to interact with tourism activities.

As a Drover one must have the ability to effectively ride a horse in a safe manner to direct cattle on a pre-determined path. Be able to handle cattle from foot and horseback. Speak to the public and interact with guests.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Operate truck/trailer/tractor/loader.
• Horsemanship skills – 2 years experience minimum
• Public speaking skills
• Cattle handling experience
• Bilingual Spanish English preferred

All applicants must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.