Livestock Program Intern

Job Description

 The Livestock Program Intern will assist in caring for the diverse livestock at Turner Farm, a regenerative, pasture-based operation.  Livestock currently under care include 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, year-long position with a current schedule of weekends and alternating Fridays or Mondays.

Responsibilities

The Livestock Program Intern 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 in 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

 No experience needed but ideal candidates will have a desire to run their own livestock operation in the near future or find permanent employment in the field.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Livestock & Pastures Manager Danny Losekamp at danny@turnerfarm.org. Thank you!