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Position Title:
Instructional Specialist 1
Department
Agriculture
Appointment Type:
Annually Renewable
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position FTE
.50
Location
Albany Campus, Albany, OR
Salary Grade
17
Salary Rate
Starting annual salary is $26,744.50 for a 247-day contract, prorated at 0.50 FTE. Includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Summary:
Provides care for animals, facilities, and instructional support for Horse Center programs for the Animal Science Department.
Essential Duties:

1. Responsible for daily operations and usage of the center. Coordinates support activities of the center with the Animal Science Equine Faculty member who oversees the Center.
2. Responsible for health and well-being of animals located on-site (college-owned and boarded). Performs tasks for routine horse care including handling, feeding hay to horses, cleaning stalls, turning out horses, moving or loading bedding, and other tasks as needed. Handles and trains horses as needed for classes, breeding, or foaling. Transports horses, materials and supplies to and from site.
3. Responsible for general custodial, routine property maintenance, security of facility and grounds. Performs tasks such as cleaning, repairing, maintaining and improving facilities, etc. Responsible for locking, checking and opening buildings as appropriate. Performs general yard work to maintain and restore grounds. Mows grounds. Monitors, reports and coordinates facility maintenance needs with the facilities department.
4. Performs farm operations at center, including maintaining college fields (e.g., planning and coordinating forage harvest and pasture rotation; plowing and disking; leveling, planting, fertilizing, harvesting and maintaining various field crops; cutting, raking, bailing and transporting hay). Repairs horse stalls and paddock, drags arenas. Checks, repairs and moves fences. Performs minor trouble shooting of farm tools, equipment, tractor, etc. Responsible for handling, storing and disposing of farming chemicals and manure.
5. Oversees part-time, non-contracted classified, work-study and CWE employees, including recommend hiring, orient and train, establish work schedules, review work, and process time sheets.
6. Serves as lab assistant for the Animal Science Department. Assists faculty in prep and management of animals, and with activities for using center facilities. Provides out-of-classroom instruction to students and/or student boarders to enhance their learning on appropriate safety, health, and equine operation protocol for care and handling of animals. Oversees activities that provide feed and farm program learning experiences, such as feeding hay, cleaning stalls, turning out horses, cleaning and maintaining facilities, maintaining and operating farm equipment, etc.
7. Maintains a safe working and teaching environment. Provides safety training and serves as on-site contact for emergencies or other special needs. Arranges for emergency appointments.
8. Prepares and manages calendar for scheduling usage of livestock and center facilities. Works with college and community users to coordinate and plan activities at the center. Enforces center procedures and provides information and assistance of center protocol, as well as relevant college policies and procedures. Addresses public, students, facility users, and others regarding arranging visits, questions, concerns and problems, etc. Fills vacancies for boarders. Answers questions and concerns of boarders regarding turn-out and feed, trailer and tack, etc.
9. Participates in department budget building processes and assists supervisor in recommending budget for center operations. Participates with department staff to develop, implement and assess long-term vision for horse management. Attends and contributes at department meetings and activities, and serves on appropriate committees.
10. Works with faculty to determine supply needs; place orders, arrange deliveries, receive; and store supplies. Purchases feed. Maintains any necessary center records.
11. Administers approved health maintenance programs for necessary medical procedures (e.g., administer medications,), and schedules veterinary appointments for routine care. Coordinates farrier appointments for regular shoeing and trimmings. Maintains required horse care items and individual horse files.
12. Participates in professional and self-development courses as appropriate.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Physical Skills and Abilities: Requires good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate hand tools and equipment. Considerable physical effort including lifting over 50 lbs. (bales, other) and working with large animals. Requires ability to bend, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, guide, reach, etc. Must have visual acuity to read words and numbers and operate equipment. Requires physical ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions: Work is performed outdoors and in outdoor structures (horse barns) in a farm setting with exposure to inclement weather. Hours vary with season and requirements of farm, animal and program work. Will work early/late hours (facility problems, health emergency of horses, special events). May be required to work weekends, during college closures, and/or holidays, or to change shifts with little notice depending on needs of the center. Some exposure to safety or health hazards (equipment noise, odor, manure, blood and fluids, farm chemicals). May have periodic stress to meet deadlines or deal with unhappy patrons.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience: Position requires an AA/AS degree with emphasis in horse management, animal science, agriculture including livestock, or a related field plus a minimum of two years of full-time experience working with horses and farm work or related experience; or four years of full-time related experience. Requires experience driving a large horse trailer. Teaching or training experience with students or employees in a farm environment or instructional setting involving mentoring activities and/or set up/support of learning experience is desirable. Experience in supervision/lead work and basic facility maintenance or repair work is desired.
Licenses and Certificates: Must have a valid Oregon driver's license. Requires an Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator License, or must obtain within 90 days of employment. Requires current first aid and CPR cards, or must obtain within 60 days of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and Skills: Excellent communication skills are required in order to assist students in understanding work they are to perform. Must have technical knowledge of equine operations, and be highly skilled in riding, training, breeding, showing, handling and caring for horses. Requires working knowledge of safety practices, work hazards, and emergency procedures. Skill in operating farm tools, machinery, equipment and tractor, plus knowledge of general maintenance and repair is necessary. Prefer knowledge of special equine materials and supplies. Working knowledge of instructional techniques and skills sufficient to instruct students on an informal level is preferred.
Abilities: Requires ability to work independently. Must be able to effectively interact and work with a variety of students, staff and public (boarders, city representatives, community users, farriers, veterinarians, service personnel, local vendors, farm services, feed contractors, etc.). Need the ability to be flexible in working with employees, staff and students (take time). Must have ability to operate farm tools, machinery, and equipment. Requires an ability to handle large, live animals. Must be able to schedule, plan, budget, and enforce rules. Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
Employment Requirement
Criminal Background Check - C4
Applicant Instructions:
Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts
4. List of Three Professional References

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration.
Resources and Tips for Applicants:

• Read about the Linn-Benton Community College recruitment process, tips and what to expect at this link.
• View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Special Notes to Applicants:
Information Regarding the Salary Placement Process:
According to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between LBCC and the Independent Association of Classified Employees (IACE), all Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position's grade. Placement at a higher step on the schedule is not negotiable, except by mutual written agreement of Association leadership and LBCC Human Resources. These exceptions are uncommon, and only granted in limited circumstances.
The Instructional Specialist 1 position is graded as a Grade 17 at a .50 FTE. Step 1 on the Classified salary schedule for this grade is $26,744.50 for a 247-day Fiscal Year appointment, prorated at .50 FTE. Progression on the salary schedule is subject to the terms and conditions laid out in the IACE Collective Bargaining Agreement. Click here to view the current agreement, including the negotiated salary schedules by fiscal year.
LBCC values a work life balance. Here are some benefits of working at LBCC:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance for employee and dependents
• Free tuition for employees and their dependents
• Prorated sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays based upon annual workload
• Public Employees Retirement eligibility after 6 months (LBCC pays the six percent employee contribution)
• Professional development funds

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more information, please LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy or the Classified Association Agreement.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.
We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu
LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
Posting Number:
0601391-C
Posting Date:
06/04/2026
Closing Date:
06/18/2026