Friday, August 22, 2014

Job Opportunities with Mythic Landing Enterprises!

Mythic Landing Enterprises is looking to add a new person (or two) to the team starting September 1st. There is both a part-time Account Manager and a part-time Administrative Assistant position open, but one person can certainly take on both positions if desired. Please e-mail me at margaret@mythiclanding.com with your resume and any questions.

ACCOUNT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES 
** Account Manager (AM) will be responsible for a set amount of clients. AM will be responsible for all aspects of those clients' accounts. 
** MLE does everything from one-time press releases to annual ad campaigns to finding sponsors for top riders to creating web sites. Basically, we cater to the needs of our clients. No job is too small … or too big.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES 
** database management
** e-blast management
** miscellaneous administrative tasks

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
** You should be a competent writer and be comfortable working on everything from blogs to articles to web site copy.
** You should have a knowledge of the horse industry (read: you should know what USEF is and be able to name/describe almost all of the disciplines represented).
** You should be super creative, organized and detail oriented. Additionally, you should be well disciplined and a self-starter. 

SCHEDULE
** Account Manager is required to come into the MLE office for a minimum of 8-12 hours each week. All other work can be done from your home office if desired. [It is expected that you will need to be in the office more often for the first month or so to get settled into the routine.]

** Administrative Assistant tasks are allotted 8 hours per week. Regardless of the time of year, there will be a guaranteed 8 hours per week. During certain busy times, there is an opportunity for more hours.

PAYMENT
** AM payment is commission based and can be discussed further. There is the opportunity to "inherit" a few clients to get you started. 
** There is also the opportunity to earn a finder's fee for new clients.

** Administrative Assistant tasks are paid at $12/hour.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

"This Old Horse"

I saw this on Facebook this morning and just had to share. I believe our old critters should be cherished and spoiled, which is just what I intend to do with Lissell.  :-)
"This Old Horse"
This old horse, the Rancher said,
she’s seen some better days,
she’s eating up my profits,
and costs a lot for hay.

Another horse would suit me,
a stronger one at that,
shes seen a lot of miles
just like my cowboy hat.

This old horse, the Rancher said,
she helped me herd my steer,
I’m pretty sure shes magic,
I know I hold her dear.

Another horse would suit me,
one that can run fast,
maybe one that’s younger,
or maybe one that lasts.

This old horse, the Rancher said,
she’s long and far in tooth,
my children do remember,
her fondly from their youth.

Another horse would suit me,
a gelding in his prime,
one that needs less fixin’,
that helps me save a dime.

Why, they asked, then keep her?
why not trade her now?
bring her to an auction?
replace her with a cow?

The Rancher's brow grew heavy,
he took a staggered step,
his eyes did show his hardships,
in wrinkles, as they crept.

His breath, he took in deeply,
as he poised to say his words,
it’s as if the earth grew silent,
that his message should be heard.

This old horse, the Rancher said,
has given me her life,
I wouldn’t trade for anything,
nor either, would my wife.

Another horse would suit me,
and perhaps someday will come,
but this old gal, I love her,
she is the chosen one.

This old horse, the Rancher said,
her service she did lend,
her and I, have seen the years,
this old horse, she is my friend.

Another horse would suit me well,
but her home is here to keep,
I owe her sanctuary,
my love for her is deep.

Another horse would suit me well,
and younger days for me,
and I will keep my promise,
until our last breaths, set us free."