Full Time Farm Manager in Ruckersville, VA
Job Description
Our Christian-based community is endeavoring to establish a diverse farm that includes beef cattle, dairy cattle, and chickens as well as vegetable gardens and fruit and nut trees. We seek interest from a Farm manager required to establish and run this regenerative farm in the Ruckersville, VA district.
Job Responsibilities
– Management of animals
– Sound knowledge of farm operation and equipment
– Establishment and upkeep of vegetable gardens
– Observant with attention to detail
– Planting and upkeep of fruit and nut trees
– Crop/field work
– Maintain fencing
– Farm maintenance including record keeping of cattle and crops
– Rotating of cattle
– Be vigilant of any signs of injury or illness
– Manage the related needs of each herd, milking, etc.
– Supervise any subsequent assistant(s) in day to day operations
Job Requirements
– Focus on positivity in the face of challenges
– Willing to be flexible and adaptable when changes arise
– Time management skills with the ability to work without supervision
– Flexibility in work hours using initiative when necessary situations arise
– Problem solving skills
– Communication skills
– Physically fit to meet the needs of the establishment of the needs of the farm and in bending, lifting, stooping stretching climbing or crawling when needed to maintain equipment and building job responsibilities
– Consistent in attendance with high energy levels
– Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments
– Complete any direct assignments of owner/direct supervisor
Work Schedule
– Sundays always off unless farm emergency
– Weather may change the schedule sometimes
Compensation
– Starting annual salary: minimum $50,000 – $55,000 based on previous experience and qualifications. (Higher compensation is available for a qualified individual with more advanced related experience.)
– Bi-weekly pay period.
– Two weeks (10 work days) paid vacation during each calendar year.
– Potential opportunity to receive a retention bonus on an annual basis.
Job type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000 $55,000 per year
Benefits: paid time off
Schedule: No nights
Work Location: In person
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