Equine Farm Worker

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire is seeking Stable Crew for the Equine Facility in Durham. On-the-Job training is provided for all duties with advancement opportunities available. Roles involve caring for 30+ horses and performing essential stable tasks with clear paths for progression.

Minimum education is not required; knowledge of horses is helpful but not mandatory. The university emphasizes equal opportunity and a supportive learning environment for staff members seeking growth.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of horses is helpful but not required.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and lift moderate weights as needed.
• Willingness to work in an animal-care setting and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Mucking stalls and paddocks.
• Hauling and stacking hay.
• Basic horse handling and care.
• Sweeping floors and cleaning equipment.
• Basic herd feeding duties.
• Training opportunities include vehicle driving clearance and operation.
• Advanced horse handling and grooming.
• Advanced herd care and basic medical care.
• Leadership opportunities for Tier 3 staff members.

Skills

Horse handling

Basic animal care

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Equine Facility at UNH depends on Stable Crew members to help care for our herd of 30+ horses. On-the-Job training is provided for all duties and advancement opportunities are available.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Mucking Stalls and Paddocks
• Hauling and Stacking Hay
• Basic Horse Handling and Care
• Sweeping Floors and Cleaning Equipment
• Basic Herd Feeding Duties
• Training Available for Advancement Opportunities include the following:
• Vehicle Driving Clearance and Operation
• Advanced Horse Handling and Grooming
• Advanced Herd Care and Basic Medical Care
• Leadership Opportunities for Tier 3 Staff Members

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Some knowledge and experience working with horses helpful but not required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Horse handling experience

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location: Durham

Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00