Antler Hill Village Farmer - Full Time

General duties and responsibilities

• Daily animal care
• Maintenance of barns and equipment
• Pasture and fence management
• Interaction, information, and delivery of programming narrative to guests and visitors
• Guidance to Farmyard Assistant staff in daily care of animals at Antler Hill Farmyard

Essential Job Duties

• Goat and chicken management including but not limited to: daily care of nutrition, watering, kidding, performance evaluation, and record keeping
• Goat breeding using natural method
• General and preventative health care including administration of vaccines and treatment for parasites, diseases and illness
• Facilities and equipment maintenance: electric fence installation and maintenance; cleaning and sanitizing of barns and buildings; cleanup and spreading of manure and bedding; maintenance to grounds
• Operation of farming equipment including but not limited to: tractors, trucks, utility vehicles, sprayers, and trucks for management of pastures, fields, fencelines and buildings
• Implement forage management and sustainable rotational grazing strategies

Additional Responsibilities

• Diagnose disease and/or health problems in animals and apply strategies for control of issues
• Communicate specialized knowledge and skills to the public and fellow employees
• Provide general assistance and support for leadership, the department, and company as required
• Operate hand tools to complete maintenance an repair to equipment, buildings and facilities
• Be prepared to participate in snow and/or adverse weather clean up and removal associated with animal facilities

Requirements

• Two-year degree in Agriculture/Agritourism or related field preferred
• Additional education or training preferred
• Must have or be able to obtain an NC Pesticide Applicator's license in Ag Pest Plant and Livestock categories
• One (1) year of related agriculture and livestock husbandry experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education/experience considered
• Demonstrated commitment to delivery of world class internal/external guest service; proven leadership skills; ability to build/develop/motivate teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; conveys information clearly, concisely, effectively at all levels; builds/maintain strong relationships within and across the company; good public speaking skills a plus
• Strong project/time management, organizational, and planning skills; attention to details with focus on quality, service, and safety; prioritizes work under deadlines, multi-tasks and adapts as needed
• Proactive, exercises good judgment; anticipates, addresses, and troubleshoots issues
• Works effectively both with a team and independently
• Professionally represents department and company values at all times

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather with exposure to excessive heat, cold, wind, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and other adverse environmental conditions
• Ability to perform the following: heavy lifting (50-100 lbs. occasionally; 25-50 lbs. frequently), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, shoveling, and raking
• NC Commercial Driver's License with a Class A endorsement is preferred, but not required
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid NC Driver's license