Student Worker - Equestrian Center

Delaware Valley University; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Valley University seeks a Student Worker for the Equestrian Center in Doylestown, PA. The role is part-time and involves daily care of horses, facility upkeep, and assisting with stable operations under the Stable Manager's supervision.

As a current Delaware Valley University student, you will contribute to morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays. Prior horse experience is preferred but not required; training is provided on site.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete general stable work including cleaning stalls, feeding horses hay and grain, watering, turning horses in and out, and other routine stable chores
• Contribute fairly to a variety of hours including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays and breaks.
• Provide supplemental care for horses including blanketing, bathing, administering supplements, hand walking as needed, occasional grooming
• Maintain overall cleanliness of facility including the mezzanine, restrooms, feed room, hay stalls, turnout fields, common areas, grounds
• Complete maintenance projects and other extra chores as assigned including decobwebbing, scrubbing fences, painting, pulling weeds, shoveling snow
• Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation to verify identity and employment eligibility

Skills

Horse handling

Team player

Reliability

Physical stamina

Education

Enrollment as Delaware Valley University student

Tools

Gator operation

Golf cart operation

Job description

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Student Worker - Equestrian Center

Student Part-Time Doylestown, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1991

Salary Range: $10.00 To $10.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

Equestrian Center Staff members are responsible for the daily care of the horses and facilities. Staff members work with other student staff and the Equestrian Center Stable Manager to meet the basic care and management needs of the horses. Staff members are also responsible for the upkeep of the facility to maintain a safe and clean environment for working and learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete general stable work including cleaning stalls, feeding horses hay and grain, watering, turning horses in and out, and other routine stable chores
• Contribute fairly to a variety of hours including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays and breaks.
• Provide supplemental care for horses including blanketing, bathing, administering supplements, hand walking as needed, occasional grooming
• Maintain overall cleanliness of facility including the mezzanine, restrooms, feed room, hay stalls, turnout fields, common areas, grounds
• Complete maintenance projects and other extra chores as assigned including decobwebbing, scrubbing fences, painting, pulling weeds, shoveling snow
• Currently enrolled Delaware Valley University student
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation to verify identity and employment eligibility

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous horse experience preferred, but not required
• Completion of the Equine Practicum course preferred, but not required
• Ability to operate a small electric Gator, golf cart or similar piece of farm equipment preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Frequently lifting 50 lbs. or more
• Typically standing or walking
• Sometimes bending, crouching, stooping
• Outdoor exposure to weather
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Exposure to unpleasant odors
• Exposure to animal feces and specimens
• May be exposed to animal bites, scratches and contagious diseases