Equine Care & Barn Assistant

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

LBCC’s Santiam site seeks a part-time farm aide to care for horses and support barn and grounds tasks. You will feed, monitor horse health, perform barn chores and assist with seasonal field work while following campus procedures.

The role requires experience with horses and farm tools, and you may need first aid/CPR training within 60 days. A pay schedule applies and residency in Oregon is required.

Qualifications

• Requires experience handling horses.
• Experience with farm tools, machinery and basic facility maintenance.
• Good communication with staff and students.
• First aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and well-being of horses on-site.
• Perform feeding and barn chores; maintain stalls and bedding.
• Assist with general property maintenance and farm operations as needed.
• Follow center procedures and emergency protocols; coordinate with supervisors.
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Handling horses

Communication skills

Emergency protocol familiarity

Tools

Farm tools & equipment

Job description

LBCC’s Santiam site seeks a part-time farm aide to care for horses and support barn and grounds tasks. You will feed, monitor horse health, perform barn chores and assist with seasonal field work while following campus procedures.

The role requires experience with horses and farm tools, and you may need first aid/CPR training within 60 days. A pay schedule applies and residency in Oregon is required.