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Job no: R-0000003243 Position Title: Stable Assistant Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Part time In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $21.44 Rate of pay commensurate with experience Start Date: 04/27/2026 Job Description: The Stable Assistant supports the daily operations of the Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center by providing high-quality care for horses and maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and organization of the stables. This role is essential in fostering a welcoming and professional environment for students, boarders, and visitors, while ensuring the health and well-being of the college's equine partners. Schedule: Wednesday: 10AM-6PM Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday: 10AM-6PM Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Worker (all weather and holidays) Provide hay and fresh water to horses Feed horses according to individualized grain cards and administer supplements Track supplement inventory and notify boarders or stable manager when supplies are low Turn out and bring in horses on a rotational schedule Clean and maintain horse stalls (10-13 daily, with occasional additional needs) Sweep aisles, remove debris, and maintain a tidy appearance throughout the barn Clean and maintain wash stalls, drains, and water tubs Remove trash and replace bags Conduct regular cobwebbing and dusting Move and organize feed, hay, and bedding as needed Muck paddocks and rake hay or leaves from surrounding areas Operate barn equipment such as tractors and manure wagons Assist with regular maintenance projects and seasonal preparations Examples: dragging arenas, raking walkways, dusting knee-walls, and prepping for returning boarders Work collaboratively with other barn staff to ensure smooth daily operations Read the Stable log and check the Daily staff schedule before every shift Communicate regularly with the associate director regarding horse care and facility needs Required Qualifications: Previous horse handling, husbandry, and general farm experience. Must be able to work both independently as well as on a team. Ability to operate and learn google sheets and forms.
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