Livestock Program Assistant

The **Turner Farm Livestock Program Assistant** will attend to the diverse livestock at Turner Farm, a regenerative, pasture-based operation. This is a 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.  **Current livestock under our care:**\-Red Devon Cattle \-Katahdin Sheep \-Laying Hens \-Hogs (Seasonal) \-Meat birds (Seasonal) \-Any additional livestock enterprises that might be added to the farm operation over time. **Organizational Relationship:**The Livestock Assistant will report to the Livestock Program Manager and will work with the other Livestock Program Assistants as well as any Livestock Program Interns. **Job Duties:**The Livestock Assistant will be part of the team responsible for the day-to-day husbandry activities required to keep all 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 and repairing stalls and any other areas occupied by livestock. \-Assisting in arranging for the humane transporting of livestock. \-Ability to come in during emergency cases (animals escape their pen, etc.) \-Assisting with mowing fields, seeding pastures, building fence, and other various pasture projects. \-Collect, and inspect eggs for washing and packing in cartons. **An excellent candidate will exhibit the following:**\-Strong work knowledge followed by organizational skills. \-Respect and caution around large animals. \-Reliability and dependability. \-Adaptability to meet the needs of animal care. \-Eagerness and willingness to learn and work alongside others. **Qualifications:**\-Previous experience in livestock or other large animal related fields \-Interest and basic knowledge of farming, biology, and livestock animals \-Strength and flexibility – ability to lift heavy objects/animals safely. \-Prior experience with agricultural equipment and large machinery operations is preferred. \-Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. \-Valid driver’s license.  In depth training on soil health, management-intensive grazing, holistic planned grazing, and other regenerative practices will be offered in house and utilized. The post [Livestock Program Assistant](https://greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org/jobs/livestock-program-assistant/) appeared first on [Green Jobs Board - greenjobsearch.org](https://greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org).