Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand
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Description:
Job Description
Job Title: Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand
Reports To: Livestock Manager
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Length of Employment: June – December 2026
Regular Work Hours: Thursday – Monday, typically 7:30am-4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch
Compensation: $23 – $26/hr DOE
Date Created/Last Updated: April 2026
Location: Cold Spring, NY
The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Summary:
This is a hands-on position to assist the Livestock team with daily chores related to pasture management, fencing, and animal care. On a daily basis, the Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand takes direction from the Livestock Manager and works with others on all aspects of Glynwood’s livestock operation.
As a nonprofit that derives the majority of its funding from charitable contributions, Glynwood believes in fostering a culture of philanthropy among supporters, staff, board, volunteers and program participants. As with all Glynwood employees, the Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand will be called upon regularly to offer testimonials communicating the impact of their work and/or participate in storytelling projects led by the development and communications team.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
Livestock handling, fencing, and moving animals in pastures
Assist with veterinary care and treatment of sick and injured animals as well as regular preventative care
Assist with hoof trimming, tagging, shearing, and other animal care chores
Assist with livestock record keeping
Transporting animals to the processing facility with a trailer
Assist with pasture management, including mowing and brush clearing
Set up, move, repair, and store fencing
Assist with implementing agroforestry practices
Competencies
Attention to detail and organized around performing tasks safely, without supervision, and as part of a team
Ability to operate a truck and basic farm equipment safely and effectively
Experience driving a trailer, operating a skid steer and tractor preferred
Basic carpentry skills a plus
Ability to perform outdoor physical labor in all weather conditions
Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently
Interest in regenerative agriculture, pasture-based livestock systems, and animal welfare
Experience handling all classes of livestock
Ability to work with Glynwood employees in a collegial manner
Supervisory Responsibility
The position may supervise volunteer crews and apprentices in pasture maintenance tasks, fencing, and moving animals with the approval of the Livestock Manager or the Farm Director, Livestock Operation and Farm Outreach.
Administrative Responsibility
Participate in regular team check-in and/or working group meetings
Request time off via online application
Attend trainings in administrative procedures as required
Attend safety training as required
Work Environment
Most of the work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Physical Demands
This is a physically active role. The Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand must be able and willing to:
Lift and move small animals
Herd large animals safely and effectively
Lift and move 50+ lb hay bales and bags of feed
Muck the barn
Perform other physical activities as needed for performance of livestock work
Work steadily outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind. (Working outdoors is not required when conditions are hazardous to human health)
Own appropriate attire for physical activities (durable clothing and shoes, sun protection)
Travel and Weekend Work
Occasional day trips transporting livestock or to work at other Glynwood sites. This position is required to work weekends.
Requirements:
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED
At least 6 months of experience on a production livestock operation
Operation of basic farm equipment
Preferred Education and Experience
Training and experience handling a variety of livestock species
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Affinity for Glynwood’s mission
Valid US Driver License in good standing
Provable eligibility to work in the US
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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