Farm/Stable Worker

Full Time
Ashland, VA 23005
Posted
Job description

Randolph-Macon College seeks applications for a full-time Farm/Stable Worker to work at its R-MC Equestrian Center. The Center is located three miles from our Ashland campus, boasts 70 acres of pasture, has space for 48 horses, and includes an indoor riding arena, two large outdoor areas, and space for riding outside. This is a 12 month position with onsite housing required and provided.

Responsibilities: Primary duties include assisting with daily care of all horses and ponies stabled or kept on premises, owned by the college, boarded or on lease. This includes handling of horses bringing in and turning out, feeding, watering, blanketing and observing horses for injury or illness and maintaining the cleanliness of the barn and surrounding property. Secondary duties include basic farm work: overall care and presentation of facility, fence repair, cutting grass, weed eating, ring maintenance, trash removal, etc. The position is classified as essential personnel by the College.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED along with experience working with horses and farm equipment. Prior experience as a farm/stable worker preferred.

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1450 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C. Randolph-Macon College, an equal opportunity employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented populations.

To apply: Please complete an online application at https://bit.ly/rmc1527 to include uploading a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references addressed to: Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

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