Barn position

A full-time, non-exempt position to assist in care of horses and maintenance of facilities

for property consisting of semi-private dressage-focused boarding facility and private

artist studios.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a full-time position totaling 40 hours/week, with a schedule of four 10-hour days,

7AM-5PM. At least one weekend day required. Schedule TBD upon hiring. Reports to

Barn Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

- Perform daily barn maintenance tasks, including cleaning stalls and outdoor pens

- Feed and water horses according to established schedules and guidelines,

administer medicine or first aid if necessary

- Assist with grooming and tacking horses for owner and trainer on daily basis and

for clinics

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of barn facilities, including sweeping/leaf-

blowing aisles, tidying up common areas, dragging arenas using a four-wheeler,

etc.

- Handle horses safely and confidently during daily activities, including turnout,

tacking-up, and for veterinarian or farrier

- Use hand tools for various tasks, such as fence repair or general maintenance

- On occasion, assist owners with various tasks related to their art practice and

business

- Assist with care of poultry flock

- Maintain cordial relationships with the small group of select boarders

- Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

- Able and willing to work a flexible schedule including at least one weekend day,

being on call for emergencies, and generally being flexible to fill-in when other

employees are out

- Ability to engage in physical work for 10 hours/day throughout all four of

Montana’s seasons. Work includes a large amount of walking throughout the

property, being able to lift and or move up to 80 lbs, and an otherwise

combination of sitting/standing/squatting/bending/climbing fences, walking on

uneven ground, etc.

- Possess equine management skills and/or a willingness to learn and continue to

develop through on-the-job training

- Basic understanding of general maintenance tasks and use of tools and

equipment

- Familiarity with equine first aid, preventative care, and identifying behaviors

indicating problems (e.g., colic, lameness)

- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive oneself to work at property 15 minutes

south of Bozeman. Willingness to learn (if not already competent with) how to

drive truck and trailer

- Posses effective communication skills and an ability to work both independently

and as part of a small team

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION

Pay dependent on experience, starting at $20/hr

Vacation

Retirement Program

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage with supplemental options also available

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send resume, brief letter of interest, and three references (names and contact

information) to the craigslist Email. Please include when you can start and

how you can best be reached. We are looking to fill this position in the next two weeks,

and will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis until the job is filled.