We are looking for a dedicated person to join us. We are a 15-stall horse-boarding barn in Corvallis. The position involves overseeing the care and wellbeing of our horses and various other chores to help with keeping the facility functional and clean.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the daily care and feeding of the horses (hay and grain), filling/scrubbing water buckets, turnout and bringing-in (weather dependent), blanketing as needed and/or requested by horse owner,
-Mucking stalls and cleaning paddocks (for full care horses),
-Monitoring the health and wellbeing of the horses, and promptly reporting any concerns to the owner or veterinarian.
- Maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the barn, arena, round pen and surrounding areas.
Qualifications:
- A positive and can-do attitude with a strong work ethic;
- Experience working with horses/livestock is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively;
- Physically fit and capable of lifting hay bales, grain bags, walking on uneven ground and up/down hill,
mucking stalls, and performing other sometimes physically demanding tasks;
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for providing care to horses;
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays;
- Be able to handle horses for vet and farrier visits, to exercise horses (lunging, hand-walking) as requested by horse owner and be able to administer basic first aid and medications as needed are a plus.
This part-time position offers approximately 4-6 hours a day; flexibility may be required based on the needs of the barn and the horses. If of interest, there are varied shift times available.
If the position appeals to you, we would like to hear from you. Please tell us a little about yourself, including why you might be a good fit for our barn and this position, your experience with horses/livestock if any, why you are interested in this job and how we can reach you. Boarding your own horses with us is negotiable and a strong plus. No smokers, no drugs, you must be able to pass a background check, and have reliable transportation. Position is available as of March 1.
Compensation: negotiable, DOE
