Farm Hand.

Dartmouth College; Etna (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Etna, NH is seeking a Farm Hand to assist the Farm Manager with daily Morton Farm operations. You will care for horses and help maintain farm facilities to ensure a clean, safe environment for animals and staff.

This 9‑month, part‑time, on‑site role requires prior horse or farm experience, a willingness to learn, and a reliable, team‑oriented attitude. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in all weather, and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Previous horse or farm experience.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to farm routines.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail with care.
• Ability to operate small equipment as needed.
• Must work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to list/pull/push up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Must stand/walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feather.

Responsibilities

• Clean the horses' stalls & paddocks.
• Fill water buckets in stalls & fields.
• Clean feed & water buckets.
• Stack hay.
• Sweep barn floors.
• Clean other areas of the Morton Farm as instructed.

Skills

Horse/farm experience

Willingness to learn

Team oriented

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Lift up to 50 lbs

Weather endurance

Safety awareness

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Farm Hand

Position Number

0000000

Hiring Range Minimum

$16.25/hr

Hiring Range Maximum

$16.25/hr

Location of Position

Etna, NH

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Position Purpose

To assist the Farm Manager in the operations and maintenance of the Morton Farm. The Farm Hand will accomplish this through the care of horses and the maintenance of Morton Farm facilities.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Temporary Part time

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number

[e-mail]

Department Contact for Cover Letter

Lindsy Keyser, Barn Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is a 9-month term position. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

We review applications on a rolling basis for this position and will hire multiple applicants into this role; we encourage applicants to apply throughout the year. We are looking for individuals assist with daily farm chores including and not limited to: Cleaning and filling water buckets, filling and feeding hay bags, stacking hay, cleaning stalls, stacking bagged shavings, sweeping the aisles, cleaning and filling water tubs in the fields, and any other tasks we may have that day.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87776

Key Accountabilities

At the direction of the Farm Manager, the Farm Hand will be responsible for:

• Cleaning the horses’ stalls & paddocks
• Filling water buckets in stalls & fields
• Cleaning feed & water buckets
• Stacking hay
• Sweeping barn floors
• Cleaning other areas of the Morton Farm as instructed

Depending on the level of experience, individuals may be asked to:

• 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
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.