Healing with Horses Foundation

Role Summary

The Administrative & Client Services Coordinator is the first point of contact for the Healing with Horses Foundation and plays a central role in ensuring the smooth daily functioning of the organisation. This role combines front-facing client service with strong administrative and financial coordination. The ideal candidate is warm, professional, highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Front Office & Client Engagement

  • Welcome and assist walk-in visitors, clients, volunteers and partners in a professional and friendly manner
  • Respond to telephone and digital inquiries promptly, providing accurate information on programmes (e.g. therapy sessions, trail rides, events)
  • Serve as the communication bridge between external stakeholders and internal staff
  • Manage appointment confirmations and schedule coordination with schools, organisations and clients

2. Administrative Coordination

  • Prepare, type, file and maintain correspondence, records and organisational documents
  • Maintain and update databases, registers and filing systems (physical and digital)
  • Record incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain document tracking systems
  • Draft thank-you letters, acknowledgements and routine communications
  • Maintain annual calendar of events and activities

3. Financial & Basic Bookkeeping Duties

  • Record and reconcile daily financial transactions including souvenir shop sales and donations (cash, cheque and in-kind)
  • Receive and securely manage all incoming payments
  • Support basic bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records
  • Facilitate payments to daily-paid staff in coordination with management
  • Maintain accountability and transparency in all financial handling

4. Inventory & Operations Support

  • Track and manage inventory of office supplies, tuck shop items and operational equipment
  • Monitor stock levels and coordinate reordering of supplies
  • Maintain records of equine and general operational supplies
  • Support logistical coordination for programmes and daily operations

5. Communications & Scheduling Support

  • Coordinate with schools, organisations and volunteers regarding attendance, cancellations and weather-related updates
  • Communicate programme changes in a timely and professional manner
  • Relay messages accurately between management, staff and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in administrative or office management roles
  • Experience with basic bookkeeping or financial record-keeping
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or equivalent tools
  • Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, people-centred environment
  • Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Personal Attributes

  • Warm, welcoming and patient personality
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Proactive and solution-oriented
  • Comfortable working in a mission-driven, community-focused environment
  • Genuine interest in supporting persons with disabilities and social impact initiatives

Working Conditions

Based on-site at the Healing with Horses Foundation office and souvenir shop, with occasional off-site attendance required. Some flexibility may be needed based on programme schedules and weather-dependent activities.


To Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@healing-with-horses.org with the subject line: Application — Administrative & Client Services Coordinator

To apply for this job email your details to info@healing-with-horses.org