HITS Chicago/Lamplight Sponsorship & Media Intern – Needed Immediately
Company background:
HITS is the market-leading lifestyle
management company producing elite hunter, jumper, and dressage horse
shows across the United States. The key to HITS’s success is its
strategy of producing a series of horse shows over continuous
weeks, in desirable destinations, with first-class competition
facilities and unmatched professional operations. HITS hosts premier
events attracting equestrians from across the US and abroad, including:
CSI3* and CSI4* Showjumping, World Championship Hunter
Rider (WCHR) competition, the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, the
USDF Region 8 Dressage Championships, The League presented by Marshall
& Sterling Insurance National Finals and more.
Above all, HITS is committed to offering
opportunities for riders & horses of a broad range of ages and skill
levels to participate at first-class competition venues.
Role Description:
- The Sponsorship & Media intern will be responsible for supporting
the show management team with award presentations, organizing sponsor
assets (signage, prizes), assisting with hospitality events, and
developing social media content in coordination with the
National HITS marketing team.
- The role is onsite at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Friday-Sunday during
the weeks of competition. The Chicago venue has a hunter/jumper or
dressage show every week until the end of August.
- Possible 1 additional day per week remote work depending on experience
and interest. Could include supporting the marketing team with press
releases or analytics/ market analysis.
- Digital proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram/ Facebook) is
necessary. Familiarity with tools like Canva, Constant Contact are a
plus.
Please email resumes to
Ashley@hitsshows.com.
Texas Tech Equestrian Head Coach
The
Department of Animal and Food Sciences and Davis College of
Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University in
Lubbock, Texas, is seeking applicants for a full-time, 9-month
Equestrian Team Coach and Equine Lecturer in a non-tenure track position
(100% teaching appointment) to begin September 1, 2025. Teaching
responsibilities include instruction in ANSC 3312 Horsemanship I, ANSC
3313 Horsemanship II, coaching the IHSA Western and Hunt Seat Equestrian
Teams, with the opportunity to teach other courses of interest that align with department needs. Serving as the Equestrian Team faculty
advisor is also expected. The successful candidate is expected to
recruit and mentor student members of the Equestrian Team and coordinate
all aspects of travel, competitor eligibility, entries, scholarship
awards, and finances. Outreach and engagement with internal and external
stakeholders are expected.
For more about this position, click here.
Riding/Teaching/Barn Management in New York/New Jersey
ISO: New member to join our team. We are a large operation with 60-70 show horses at any given time.
Excellent working environment, and they are family-owned and operated. We offer competitive pay and benefits.
The job will involve riding, teaching, and barn management—no grooming. It is an at-home position located on the New York/New Jersey border. Contact Shelby Cashman at 845-551-7422.