Livestock & Land Manager in Westport, MA

Weatherlow Farms
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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