Auburn University·Auburn, Alabama
The Equestrian Assistant will provide daily care for the horses at the Equestrian Center, including cleaning stalls and administering medications. They will also oversee general horse health and assist with veterinary and farrier needs.
Unique opportunity to assist with the maintenance and daily care of Equestrian Center Horses with Auburn University Athletics!
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads Assistance with special projects Seasonal work Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education. AU student employees are not eligible for TES.
For information and updates regarding this position, please contact Katie Renfroe at kjr0007@auburn.edu.
Provide high quality daily care of the horses at the Equestrian Center Clean stalls, feed, water, turnouts and blanketing of horses Administer medications and perform medical treatments Oversee general horse health Assist with veterinary and farrier when needed
Ability to read and write Desired Qualifications: Experience with horses preferred
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Teamwork skills and able to work independently Initiative and self-motivation, able to work autonomously while updating supervisor regularly Able to handle multiple tasks Organization /coordination skills Flexibility Strong time management skills Ability to work during weekends, holidays, breaks Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Ability to work 10-20 hours a week
Why Work at Auburn?
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Candidates should have the ability to read and write, with experience with horses preferred. This indicates a basic level of competency and familiarity with horse care is desired.
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Market context
In Alabama, TES equestrian assistant openings typically favor candidates who can read and write and already have some horse-handling experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for dependable, safety-minded applicants who can follow care instructions and work around animals confidently. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then be ready to describe any hands-on horse experience and basic communication skills in your application.