Barn Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Mandy's Farm Barn Assistant at UNM's Main Campus in Albuquerque supports individuals with disabilities in regular adaptive horsemanship workshops. You will assist with coaching riders, side-walking next to the horse to ensure safety, and help with barn cleanliness and horse care.

Hours are flexible between 8:00am and 8:00pm, Monday through Sunday, and pay is $14.50 hourly. This is an Off-Campus Work-Study position and requires a Work-Study Award.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in adaptive horsemanship workshops.
• Coach riders and side-walk alongside horses to ensure safety.
• Help maintain barn cleanliness and horse care.

Job description

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition ID: req37462

Working Title: Barn Assistant

Pay: $14.50 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 8/18/2026

Organization: Mandy's Farm

Location: 346 Clark Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

The Mandy's Farm Barn Assistant will assist in supporting individuals with disabilities in participating in regular adaptive horsemanship workshops. The Barn assistant will assist with coaching individuals as they ride, side-walking next to the horse to ensure safety, as well as with assisting with barn cleanliness and horse care.

Hours are flexible, within the range of Monday-Sunday, 8:00am-8:00pm.

Equivalences not found for this position

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