Horse Barn Manager

Position: Horse Barn Manager

Status: Part-time, 12-month, Exempt

Department: Forestry

Reports to: Dean of Faculty

Salary: $9,000 - $12,000 Per Year

Description

The draft horse program at Paul Smith’s College dates back more than 70 years, and is central to teaching low-impact forestry techniques, animal husbandry, and small-scale sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the draft horse program at PSC is an integral to recruitment, marketing, and alumni relations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily care of boarded and PSC-owned horses including feeding, watering & brushing.
• Maintenance of pasture, fence lines, barn, and draft horse equipment.
• Arrange for regular veterinary and farrier care.
• Oversee student work study employees.
• Arrange for horse care coverage as needed.
• Record and deposit vouchers and invoices.
• Support the PSC Draft Horse Club.
• Demonstrate proficiency safely driving and working with draft horses.
• Assist with admissions and campus events using the College horses.
• Work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.
  
  

Qualifications And Preferences

• While the horse barn manager will be the primary care provider, they will have the assistance of 2-4 student employees totaling a maximum of 10 hours per week.
• Forestry department resources including truck, tractor, and trailer for moving horses, feed and equipment.
• Access to restricted “barn/draft horse” account for capital improvements and major expenditures.
  
  

This Horse Barn Manager position is key to maintaining the legacy of Paul Smith’s College’s historic hospitality, while looking toward the future by promoting sustainability, local business, and community.

Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V