Stable Assistant- On Call

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Feeding, watering, and supplement administration.

• Turning out and bringing in horses safely.

• Cleaning 10–13 stalls daily and maintaining general barn cleanliness.

• Operating farm equipment (tractors) and maintaining arenas.

• Collaborating with the Stable Manager to ensure a professional environment.

Qualifications:

• Required: Prior horse handling and farm experience; ability to work independently and on a team; basic Google Sheets skills.

• Preferred: Tractor experience, arena maintenance skills, and equine first aid knowledge.

• Requirement: Ability to work in all weather conditions and on holidays.

Hiring Rate: $21.44/hr

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Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.