Stable Assistant

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating a tractor and farm equipment.

• Experience with dragging an arena and general arena maintenance.

• Equine first aid and emergency knowledge.

• Experience working at an equine boarding facility

• Experience working in a lesson barn.

Hiring Range: $21.44 - $23.58

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex