AnRS Horse Center Herdsman
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
Published 3 weeks ago
Livestock / Animal Production
Full time
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
AnRS Horse Center Herdsman
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant position for the Animal & Rangeland Sciences Department at Oregon State University (OSU).
The OSU Horse Center is a boarding facility available to students of OSU. The Horse Center hosts various clinics and teams utilize the indoor arena for practice. In order to ensure the health and safety of animals maintained at the Center, there must be knowledgeable individuals on site at all times.
The herdsman is an important part of that and is expected to be on-site when the Director is not available. The Herdsman position, which is a year-round live-in position offers the opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, management skills, prepare for a career in the horse industry and board their own horse for a reduced rate.
Transferable Skill Development
The Transferable Skill Development language will appear on your position posting along with your choice of NACE Competencies.
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 hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eli…
*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 the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Preference will be given to student applicants with extensive horse experience, have experience with basic farm management and equipment such as tractors and arena drags. First Aid and CPR are desirable.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
The "Live-In, year-round" Herdsman must have:
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P13032SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/04/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/08/2026
Full Consideration Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
06/30/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact: Dawn Sherwood at dawn.sherwood@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
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.
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 driver's 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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 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.
Position Information
Job Title
AnRS Horse Center Herdsman
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant position for the Animal & Rangeland Sciences Department at Oregon State University (OSU).
The OSU Horse Center is a boarding facility available to students of OSU. The Horse Center hosts various clinics and teams utilize the indoor arena for practice. In order to ensure the health and safety of animals maintained at the Center, there must be knowledgeable individuals on site at all times.
The herdsman is an important part of that and is expected to be on-site when the Director is not available. The Herdsman position, which is a year-round live-in position offers the opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, management skills, prepare for a career in the horse industry and board their own horse for a reduced rate.
Transferable Skill Development
The Transferable Skill Development language will appear on your position posting along with your choice of NACE Competencies.
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 hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
- The Herdsman is expected to know and follow all procedures, rules and protocols. The Herdsman is not expected or permitted to make decisions in place of management; however, they are expected to enforce the rules and protocols and set an example for other student employees and users of the facility. The Herdsman is expected to be available for late hour feeding, care and emergencies as they arise. In emergency situations, the Herdsman is expected to follow protocols and procedures as needed and notify the Director ASAP. A proactive role should be taken in the maintenance and care of the horses and the Horse Center Facility.
- Each Herdsman is required to work a minimum of 10 hours/week in crew, barn chores, feeding, etc. in exchange for pay. At least one Herdsman should be on site from 6pm to 7am daily, from 6pm to 7am Friday through Monday/weekends, 24 hours on holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eli…
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*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 the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Preference will be given to student applicants with extensive horse experience, have experience with basic farm management and equipment such as tractors and arena drags. First Aid and CPR are desirable.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
The "Live-In, year-round" Herdsman must have:
- extensive horse experience including the ability to recognize illness, colic, lameness or other ailments.
- experience handling a wide variety of horses and temperaments including young horses.
- aptitude to recognize behavior changes.
- knowledge of feed identification and nutrition.
- equine first aid skills including determinate of vital signs.
- Preference will be given to student applicants who will be graduating 2024 or beyond, have experience with basic farm management and equipment such as tractors and arena drags
- First Aid and CPR are desirable
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P13032SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/04/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/08/2026
Full Consideration Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
06/30/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
- 2 letters of recommendation (other document)
For additional information please contact: Dawn Sherwood at dawn.sherwood@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
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.
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 driver's 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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 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.