Job description
Hiring part-time summer help to assist the equine facilities on campus at Delaware Valley University. Facility placement at either the Breeding Center or Equestrian Center may be based on interest, experience, and availability for scheduling. This individual will work directly alongside our student staff currently employed at the facilities and assist in the care of the horses for day-to-day tasks including but not limited to stall cleaning, feeding, turnout, watering, grooming, treatments, basic upkeep of the facility, and more. Horse experience is preferred. Riding opportunities may be available for the right individual at the Equestrian Center on our school horses.
Applicants should
- have flexible availability for AM/PM shifts, during the week and on weekends
- have reliable transportation and live a reasonable distance from the university (Doylestown, PA)
- be hard-working, and a good team player
- be able to follow instructions with ease and communicate well with others
- be 18 or older
Pay: $12/hour
Hours: 20-25 hours/week - shift times vary between facilities. Both facilities have 3 scheduled shifts per day (approximately 7-11 am, 3-6 pm, 8:30-9:30 pm), with the opportunity to work more hours outside of shift times doing extra chores.
Required Clearance: Selected applicants will be responsible for providing the university with a Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check clearance.
Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
Skills Required
- Flexible availability for AM/PM shifts, weekdays and weekends
- Reliable transportation and live a reasonable distance from the university (Doylestown, PA)
- Hard-working and a good team player
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with others
- Be 18 or older
- Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check clearance (provided to university)
- Horse experience
What We Do
Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating an environment where students can realize their dreams. Students graduate with the skills necessary to pursue careers that provide personal satisfaction, impact the greater good and make a difference in the issues that matter most to them. DelVal features individualized attention, small class sizes, and an applied—as well as theoretical—approach to learning in Doylestown, PA. Founded in 1896, our institution offers rich programs in the sciences, as well as a variety of programs in business and the humanities, offering 28 undergraduate majors, more than nine master’s programs, a doctoral program, and a variety of adult education courses. We have a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and provide each of our students with real-world, hands-on experience across each of our programs.
