Stable Assistant

**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:**$21.44Rate 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-6PMSaturday: 10AM-6PMSunday: 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**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.## ****Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)****Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.
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