- Salary
- Competitive
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 423514
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 30/09/2024
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- in 14 days
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Oversees the daily operations of the Equine Facilities at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMA) Hadley Farm, including responsibility for the care and feeding of horses and maintenance of the facility. Maintains all records. Serves as support for the teaching, research, and outreach programs of the Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE) and Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (VASCI).
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- Three (3) or more years of related experience, including supervisory experience. An Associate’s degree or higher in Equine Management or related field can be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
- Experience in the handling of stallions and foals.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Familiarity with equine handling, nutrition, and reproduction/management practices.
- Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and university regulations related to the use of animals in teaching and research.
- Ability to perform manual aspects associated with the care and feeding of horses.
- Ability to operate farm equipment, including but not limited to: tractors equipped with front end loaders, UTV, truck with attached horse trailer, mowers, manure spreaders, and related implements.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to use Microsoft Office platform including Excel, Word, Teams/Zoom software.
- Knowledge of equine first aid and evidence–based best management practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize, set priorities, and follow through on tasks.
- Employer No
- 423513
- Website
- http://ag.umass.edu
- Location
- Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
One of the finest equine/livestock facilities in the country, the UMass Equine and Livestock Research and Education Farm in Hadley (The Hadley Farm) is a 130-acre animal science complex for the University’s College of Natural Sciences.
UMass Equine and Livestock Research and Education Farm houses approximately 24 horses, 60 small ruminants (sheep/goats), and is also home to the UMass Mounted Police and Equestrian Team. Additionally, the farm serves as a host for a number of equestrian shows and farm related events – most notably the Bay State Livestock Classic held by the University every spring since 1935. The UMass Equine and Livestock Research and Education Farm offers students the ability to acquire true hands on animal management experience – a benefit not found at many other universities in the region.