LIVESTOCK PROGRAM ASSISTANT
About the role
It is our mission to permanently preserve Turner and Meshewa Farms, drawing lessons from our rural heritage to help build a positive future, demonstrating that local, organic, low-impact food production grows healthy communities and healthy ecosystems. Turner Farm operations promote connections between people of all ages and the land that feeds them, in body, mind, and spirit. Through education and example, we nurture understanding of the rhythms of nature, and our place in the natural world, fostering recognition of personal responsibility for stewardship of the land, ourselves, and development of a nurturing community.
Responsibilities
- Feed, water, and administer any medicines prescribed at the direction of the Livestock Program Manager.
- Rotate animals across various pastures and paddocks using electrified net fencing and multi-strand poly wire fences.
- Clean and repair stalls and any other areas occupied by livestock.
- Arrange for the humane transporting of livestock (valid driver’s license required).
- Respond to emergency cases (e.g., animals escaping their pen).
- Assist with mowing fields, seeding pastures, building fence, and other pasture projects.
- Collect and inspect eggs for washing and packing in cartons.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in livestock or other large animal–related fields.
- Interest and basic knowledge of farming, biology, and livestock animals.
- Strength and flexibility to lift heavy objects/animals safely.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Prior experience with agricultural equipment and large machinery operations is preferred.
Schedule
Full-time, permanent position with a primary schedule of Monday–Friday. Occasional weekend and holiday shifts will be required based on operational and livestock needs.
Benefits
- In-depth training on soil health, management-intensive grazing, holistic planned grazing, and other regenerative practices offered in-house.
Pay
Salaried, varies DOE; $40,000–$55,000.