Job Description
Operating Title
Assistant Manager, Equine Facility
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH COLSA Dean's Office - Life Science & Agriculture
Summary of Position
Under the direct supervision of the Equine Facility Manager, the Assistant Manager – Equine Facility will direct daily activities related to the care of 50 horses such as feeding, cleaning stalls, sheds, paddocks and waterers, turn-out/turn-in and medical treatments as needed. The assistant Manager will schedule student staff work shifts using computer/email and supervise the Lead Farm Worker and students workers in daily activities. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for all facility maintenance procuring supplies as needed, assist the veterinarian and farrier and other professional appointments, maintain medical records on UNH horses, assist with tours and outreach activities and assist with facility setup/tear down for horse shows and facility rentals.
Posting Number
PS4914FY25
Other minimum qualifications
1. Associates Degree in related field. 2. 5 years experience working in the equine field. 3. 2 years supervisory experience. 4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 5. Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time. 6. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment as necessary. 7. Valid drivers license. 8. Ability to safely operate all farm vehicles including but not limited to tractors, trucks, horse trailers and passenger vehicles. Ability to obtain NH DOT medical certification.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
1. B.S. Degree in Equine field. 2. Stallion handling experience.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63594Percent Time Information (FTE)
1
Grade
14
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
Posting Date
10/25/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Job Category
Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt)
Appointment Type
Regular
Equipment/Instruments
Farm Equipment including tractors, manure spreader, horse and bedding trailers, drags – 15% Computers – 5%
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record, Other - Ability to obtain NH DOT medical certification.
Duty/Responsibility
Assist in the management of the daily care of horses and facility such as feeding, cleaning stalls, sheds, paddocks and waterers, turn-out/turn-in and medical treatments.
Duty/Responsibility
Recognize horse health issues. Appropriately attend to routine and emergency situations requiring the veterinarian. Maintain medical records on UNH horses. Assist with the Farrier and other professional appointments as needed.
Duty/Responsibility
Recruit/hire, train, supervise and schedule student employees. Approve timesheets. Direct Lead Farm Worker regarding daily tasks as well as future projects.
Duty/Responsibility
Maintain facility including the barns, arenas, fencing, mowing/weed whipping and snow and ice removal.
Duty/Responsibility
Procure supplies as needed. Restock hay, grain, supplements and medications.
Duty/Responsibility
Assist the Manager with boarder relationships and boarder horse issues. Assist with tours of the facility and outreach activities.
Duty/Responsibility
Assist with the facility setup/tear down for horse shows and facility rentals.
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