Part-Time Ranch Worker

Utah State University; Blanding (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University Blanding Campus is seeking a Part-Time Ranch Worker to help feed and care for the ranch horses and support daily chores in the Ranch Horse Management Program.

This non-benefited hourly position requires no prior experience and offers a hands-on opportunity to work with horses in a rural setting, with the possibility of developing practical ranch skills and contributing to campus operations.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Take care of USU horses, assist with Ranch chores.

Skills

No prior experience needed

Prioritization

Job description

Part-Time Ranch Worker

Requisition ID: 2026-10499

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Blanding

Category: Other

Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Job Classification: Non-Benefited

College: Statewide & Online Education

Department: SW Campuses RES-Blanding

Advertised Salary: $15.00 an hour

Overview

USU Blanding has a Ranch Horse Management Program that is only offered at the USU Blanding Campus. We need assistance with feeding and the upkeep with the horses.

Responsibilities

Take care of USU horses, assist with Ranch chores.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• No prior experience needed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable, reliable, and responsible.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Required Documents

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under 'Resume/CV'

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$15.00 an hour

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

*updated 12/2025

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies:

• Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, [e-mail], Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
• Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, [e-mail], Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, [e-mail]
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, [e-mail]