9-Month Farm Hand: Horse Care & Farm Ops

Dartmouth; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Farm Hand in Etna, NH for a 9-month term position. The role supports the Farm Manager in maintaining Morton Farm, caring for horses and facilities, with an emphasis on attention to detail and safe work practices.

Expected physical effort includes lifting up to 50 pounds, outdoor work in various weather, and routine operation of farm equipment. Join a team focused on horse welfare and farm operations.

Qualifications

• Previous horse or farm experience
• A willingness to learn
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and care
• Ability to operate small equipment and tools as needed
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to list/pull/push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feather

Responsibilities

• Cleaning the horses’ stalls & paddocks
• Filling water buckets in stalls & fields
• Cleaning feed & water buckets
• Sweeping barn floors
• Cleaning other areas of the Morton Farm as instructed
• Operate farm equipment (tractors & RTVs)
• Assist in projects to help maintain the farm, facility, and well-being of the horses
• Other general assistance and support as needed
• Providing other care to the horses as instructed

Skills

Horse/farm experience

Willingness to learn

Team-oriented

Independent work

Attention to detail

Operate small equipment

Work in all weather

Lift up to 50 pounds

Stand/walk long periods

Bend/kneel

Exposure to dust/animal hair

Job description

Dartmouth College is seeking a Farm Hand in Etna, NH for a 9-month term position. The role supports the Farm Manager in maintaining Morton Farm, caring for horses and facilities, with an emphasis on attention to detail and safe work practices.

Expected physical effort includes lifting up to 50 pounds, outdoor work in various weather, and routine operation of farm equipment. Join a team focused on horse welfare and farm operations.