Horse Center Crew Member

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter highlighting experience working with horses

For additional information please contact: Dawn Sherwood at

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.

Criminal History Check Statement (CHC):

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Motor Vehicle History Check Statement (MVHC):

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

This recruitment will be used to create a pool of part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year; higher during holidays and summer break) Horse Center Crew Member positions for the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position is for the care and maintenance of horses. Typical duties include cleaning stalls feeding watering and handling of horses.

The Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant performs routine to complex technical tasks in support of research or administrative work which includes laboratory green house field plot data collection simple analysis or the care and maintenance of animals.

Position Duties:

• Cleaning stalls paddocks and aisles in barns.

• Maintaining horse stall bedding.

• Following feed schedule and guidelines.

• Assisting with putting out horses from barns to pastures or bringing them back in at night.

• Assisting with maintaining the facility.

• Other duties as assigned.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication Teamwork Professionalism Career & Self Development

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school community college or university and pursuing a program or course of study

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be dependable possess a strong work ethic and be able to work without supervision in a team setting.

• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions.

• Have a willingness to learn and complete any and all assigned tasks.

• Because the work location is off-campus employees must have a reliable form of motorized transportation to get to the horse center facilities.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Criminal History Check Statement (CHC):

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Motor Vehicle History Check Statement (MVHC):

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard et seq.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to student applicants who have previous experience working with horses including:

• The ability to recognize illness colic lameness or other ailments.

• Experience handling a wide variety of horses including young stock.

• Aptitude to recognize behavior changes.

• Knowledge of feed identification and nutrition basics.

• Basic equine first aid skills.