What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Barn Crew position at Albion College?
Albion College: Athletics: Equestrian Center
Location
Albion, Michigan
Open Date
Aug 21, 2024
Description
Albion College is seeking candidates for Barn Crew positions. Crew members are responsible for the daily cleaning of stalls, grooming, feeding, and care of horses. This position requires varied working conditions including working in stables, barns, arenas, outside, and garages in all weather conditions and at all times of the day and night. The employee must be tolerant of continuous exposure to natural airborne allergens (dust, hay, pollen, etc.), stable odors and large animals. The employee will work both indoors and out in all weather conditions. The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically marginalized, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQIA , BIPOC).
A copy of the job description can be viewed here.
FLSA Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Employment Status: At-Will
Qualifications
Interested candidates should submit an online application including a resume and the contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/140387.
Please contact Chris Mitchell (CPMitchell@albion.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Location
Albion, Michigan
Open Date
Aug 21, 2024
Description
Albion College is seeking candidates for Barn Crew positions. Crew members are responsible for the daily cleaning of stalls, grooming, feeding, and care of horses. This position requires varied working conditions including working in stables, barns, arenas, outside, and garages in all weather conditions and at all times of the day and night. The employee must be tolerant of continuous exposure to natural airborne allergens (dust, hay, pollen, etc.), stable odors and large animals. The employee will work both indoors and out in all weather conditions. The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically marginalized, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQIA , BIPOC).
A copy of the job description can be viewed here.
FLSA Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Employment Status: At-Will
Qualifications
- Applicants must be responsible & dependable
- Experience working with large animals, including volunteer experience
- Experience working with horses and in a barn facility preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform tasks in a timely fashion while working efficiently and managing multiple tasks
- Ability to interact with Clients and co-workers in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain proper records
- Ability to handle horses in a manner that is safe, for both themselves and the horse.
- Ability to recognize a horse that is sick or injured and administer basic first aid is preferred
- Ability to work as a team including taking pride in one's work and being responsive to feedback
Interested candidates should submit an online application including a resume and the contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/140387.
Please contact Chris Mitchell (CPMitchell@albion.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
