Part-time Farm/Stable Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Randolph-Macon College seeks applications for a part-time Farm/Stable Worker to work at its RMC Equestrian Farm Fridays through Mondays. The Center is located three miles from our Ashland campus, boasts 70 acres of pasture, has space for 56 horses, and includes an indoor riding arena, two large outdoor areas, and space for riding outside.

Responsibilities:

Primary duties include assisting with the 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED along with experience working with horses and farm equipment
• Prior experience as a farm/stable worker required
• Comfort level in working and physically handling horses on the farm
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory motor vehicle record by insurance standards
• The position is classified as essential personnel by the College. 
• This position works less than 20 hours per week. There are no benefits associated with this position.

The College:

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1,800 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington, D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital. Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College, see

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. 

Application:

To apply for the position, submit the following documents to in Microsoft Word or PDF format:  a current resume, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Susan Norris, Human Resources Coordinator. The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.