Horse Care & Farm Assistant (Temporary, 9 Months)

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

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.