Livestock Program Assistant
Job Description
The Livestock Program Assistant will assist with the care for the diverse livestock at Turner Farm, a regenerative, pasture-based operation. Livestock under care includes a flock of roughly 150 sheep, 35 head of cattle, 20 seasonal pigs, 250 laying hens, 2000 meat chickens, and any other livestock that might be added to the farm operation over time. This is a part-time, permanent position with a current schedule of 8 hour days Sunday-Tuesday
Responsibilities
The Livestock Program Assistant will be a part of the team responsible for the day-to-day husbandry activities required to keep all of the livestock on Turner Farm healthy and productive. These include but are not limited to:
· Feeding, watering, and administering any medicines prescribed at the direction of the Livestock Program Manager
· Rotating animals as needed across various pastures and paddocks using a combination of electrified net fencing, and multi-strand poly wire fences
· Cleaning stalls and other areas occupied by livestock
· Collecting eggs
· Assisting in sheep shearing and other husbandry activities
· Assisting in arranging for the humane transporting of livestock
· Assist with pasture improvement projects like mowing fields, seeding pastures, etc.
· Occasionally come in during emergency cases (animals escape their pen, etc.)
Job Requirements
Education and Training
No specialized education or training is required for this position. In-depth training on soil health, management-intensive grazing, holistic planned grazing, and other regenerative practices will be offered in-house and utilized.
Technical Requirements
A willingness to learn is required. Respect and caution around large animals is necessary. The ability to lift 70 lbs. is required.
Experience
Experience on a diversified livestock farm is ideal.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Livestock & Pastures Manager Danny Losekamp at danny@turnerfarm.org. Thank you!