Position Information
Position Title
Farm Manager
Job Summary
Daily maintenance care and feeding of teaching herds. Observation of herd animals for signs of illness or injury.
Essential Job Duties
Overseeing weekly, monthly pasture maintenance (fertilization, weeding, bush-hogging) pastures. Moving herds to ensure that pasture is not overgrazed.
Performance of soil testing and water quality test
Scheduling repairs and maintenance and replacement of equipment and machinery.
Handling the marketing and sale of livestock (cattle)
Ensuring that all staff adhere to safety and health protocols
Keeping working relationships with vendors for hay, shavings, fertilizer, cattle horse, and goat feeds
Collaborating with VMTH Director and Budget Manager to ensure adequate monies are available for purchase of supplies, feed, and agricultural machinery.
Purchasing feed, hay, and supplements for teaching herds and client animals
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
High school diploma or GED
5-10 years of agricultural experience in working with livestock and pasture management
Physical Demands
Skills and Attributes
Supervisory experience would be plus
Ability to make decisions in stressful situations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity and ability to operate different farming equipment (tractors, bush-hogs, seeders, trailers, etc.)
Willingness to work overtime as required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S502
Will this position required travel?
NO
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
YES
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
YES
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
08/24/2023
Close Date
12/31/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
Tuskegee University employment application
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Recommendation letters
Copies of unofficial transcripts.
Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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