HORSE CENTER CREW MEMBER

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants will be contacted as openings occur. This is pooled listing open until July 25th, 2022.

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

1) A Resume / Vita Include the following :

• Your class schedule for the current term (or next term if you are registered already)
• References

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Include the following on a separate page with your cover letter titled Additional Questions :

• Briefly describe your previous experience with horses (if any).
• Briefly describe additional experience with other animals, research, etc. (if any).
• Are you available to work early mornings i.e. 4 : 00 to 7 : 00 a.m.

For additional information please contact : Dawn Sherwood at [email protected]

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 576-055-0000 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Note : All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Job Title Horse Center Crew Member Job Location Corvallis This recruitment will be used to create a pool of part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) 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 animals. Typical duties include daily feeding, watering, and turn out of horses, as well as cleaning stalls.

The employee will perform weekly tasks and projects around the Horse Center, as needed.

Work is performed in barns and outdoors at the OSU Horse Center located on NW Walnut Dr. in Corvallis, OR. Position Duties

• Assist with putting out horses from stock pen to pasture or bringing them back in at night.
• Follow feed schedule and guidelines.
• Clean stalls and aisles in barns.
• Maintain horse stall bedding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Employment Eligibility Requirements () Additional Required Qualifications

• Because the work location is off campus, employees must have reliable form of transportation to get to the horse center facilities.
• 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 576-055-0000 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Preferred (Special) 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.

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.
• Work is performed in barns and outdoors at the OSU Horse Center located on NW Walnut Dr. in Corvallis. Because the work location is off campus, employees must have reliable form of transportation to get to the horse center facilities.
• Employee may have exposure to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, or machinery.
• Employee will be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
• Employee may need to maneuver items that weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Employee may be required to stoop, bend and kneel on hard floors as necessary to provide care for animals.
• Hours are set according to employees class schedule.

Applicants will be contacted as openings occur. This is pooled listing open until July 25th, 2022.

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

1) A Resume / Vita Include the following :

• Your class schedule for the current term (or next term if you are registered already)
• References

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Include the following on a separate page with your cover letter titled Additional Questions :

• Briefly describe your previous experience with horses (if any).
• Briefly describe additional experience with other animals, research, etc. (if any).
• Why do you want to work at the OSU
• Are you available to work early mornings i.e. 4 : 00 to 7 : 00 a.m.
• Have you previously worked at OSU

For additional information please contact : Dawn Sherwood at [email protected]

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 576-055-0000 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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