What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm/Stable Worker position at Randolph-Macon College?
Randolph-Macon College seeks applications for a full-time Farm/Stable Worker to work at its RMC Equestrian Center. This is a 12-month, mandatory live-on position with housing provided. 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.
- Secondary duties include basic farm work: overall care and presentation of facility, fence repair, cutting grass, weed eating, ring maintenance, trash removal, etc.
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.
- The position is classified as essential personnel by the College.
- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory motor vehicle record by insurance standards
Benefits:
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan match
- College Tuition Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life and Disability benefits
The College:
Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1650 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 www.rmc.edu.
Randolph-Macon College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes 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.
Application:
To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/4aGlpr5 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 Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
