Sheep Foreman

Announcement STAFF‑VA‑27091 | Contact: Kellen Marlow, kellen.marlow@montana.edu, 406‑600‑6095 | Classification: Livestock Research Technician (Sheep Foreman) | Position 4M1438 | Department of Animal & Range Sciences, College of Agriculture/MAES | Classified, fiscal‑year, 1.0 FTE, FLSA exempt, FOCUS‑MFPE union | Benefits eligible | Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications | Open recruitment | Screening begins October 8, 2026; applications accepted until pool is sufficient | Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the role

This employee will work closely with the Red Bluff Ranch Manager and Livestock Operations Management in carrying out day‑to‑day agricultural operations of approximately 12,000 acres of agricultural land, facilities, and livestock (cattle, sheep, and horses) used in research and educational activities at the Red Bluff Research Facility (Norris, MT), BART Farm, and Fort Ellis. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to develop their skills in sheep production management.