Livestock & Land Manager in Westport, MA
Job Description
Weatherlow Farms, founded in 2014, is located in the seaside town of Westport, MA. We raise the highest quality grass-fed beef, lamb and pastured poultry and have a specialty cut flower operation. All are cared for employing environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices which focus on the special relationship between land, animal and food.
Job Description: Coordinate and direct the operation of on-farm livestock program. Management intensive rotational grazing for grass fed beef, lamb and poultry. Day-to-day oversight of land management practices and property maintenance.
Reports To: Farm Owner
Duties and Responsibilities:
Management of On-Farm Livestock
*Responsible for all aspects of livestock management
*Design and implement grazing program
*Manage pasture quality
*Source animals and draft contracts
*Maintain animal welfare to the highest standards
*Maintain/upgrade existing infrastructure
*Coordinate animal processing
*Assist in sales & marketing
*Assist in budgeting and business planning
*Record keeping
*Veterinary relations, animal checkups and medicinal applications
*Herd registry & regulatory compliance
*Provide criteria to help recruit employees
*Help develop job descriptions, policies and procedures
*Develop and delegate daily tasks and planning
Land Management & Operations
*Oversight of property maintenance (mowing, fencing, plowing, shoveling, etc.)
*Maintain farm machinery (tractor, trucks, trailers, mowers & power equipment)
*Small repairs & maintenance
Compensation:
*Competitive salaried position (Starting @ $60,000)
*Paid vacation, holidays, sick-leave
*Educational and business growth opportunities
Qualifications:
3+ years of relevant livestock experience. Ideal candidates will have a long-term interest in the farm and an ability to recognize the broad opportunities that exist here. Must have a serious work ethic, be curious and enthusiastic and bring a positive dynamic to the team.
*send cover letter and resume to hello @ weatherlowfarms.com*
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location