Employment Opportunities
Life at Hilltop
Hilltop offers the opportunity to be a part of a world-class facility filled with top FEI horses, renowned stallions, and quality broodmares and young horses. Nestled in the hills of northern Maryland for 30 years, Hilltop is a well-established leader in the sporthorse world with many of our staff being part of the team for over a decade. Staff work alongside leading professionals in a friendly team environment that understands the importance of continuing education in the workplace.
Current Employment Opportunities
Assistant Main Barn Manager (Full-Time)
We’re looking for an experienced horseperson to assist in managing the day-to-day operations of our 33 stall Main Barn. Position responsibilities focus on general horse care including stall cleaning, turnout, feeding, administering medications/therapies, holding for vet/farrier, general cleaning duties, and leading the day in the absence of the manager. The position is a five-day work week but does require weekends (i.e. days off will be weekdays). Ideal applicant will have 5+years in horse care, solid horse handling skills, experience in the sporthorse industry, ability to regularly lift 50 lbs, and enjoy a fast-paced team environment. Must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship. See full job description here.
Compensation Package:
- On-site private housing with standard utilities
- Health insurance
- Matching Simple IRA (after respective probationary periods)
- Paid vacation/sick days and holidays
- Discounted horse board/lessons (dependent on availability)
- Weekly staff lesson (with own horse)
- $15.50/Hr
For consideration, please email your resume to the Operations Director or complete the online employment application form.
Dressage Groom (Full-Time)
Have a passion for providing top-level competition horse care? Hilltop is seeking an experienced dressage groom to be based in Maryland with occasional travel for shows and potential to winter in Florida. The position works with a variety of horses ranging from young horses being started undersaddle to FEI competition horses and includes mares, geldings, and stallions. Applicant must be experienced with show grooming, possess solid horse handling skills, enjoy working in fast-paced, team environment, and be authorized to work in the US. Preference for applicants with sporthorse and stallion experience. This is a great opportunity to join a top team! See full job description here.
Compensation Package:
- On-site housing with standard utilities available if desired
- Health insurance
- Matching Simple IRA (after respective probationary periods)
- Paid vacation/sick days and holidays
- Discounted horse board/lessons (dependent on availability)
- Weekly staff lesson (with own horse)
- Compensation depends on experience
For consideration, please email your resume to the Operations Director or complete the online employment application form.
Grounds/Maintenance Crew (Seasonal, Full-Time)
- $16.50-$17/hr depending on qualifications
Hilltop is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Future Consideration
While our current openings are listed above, for future positions, please email your resume to the Operations Director or complete the application at this link. We will retain your resume for 6 months and notify you should a position become available that looks to be a good match.