Livestock Specialist

Job Title: Livestock Specialist

Reporting To:

Farm Manager

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Summary

At Juneberry we use livestock as a tool in our regenerative agriculture approach to managing land and producing food across 600 acres. As such the Livestock Specialist will manage multiple species under prescriptive/rotational grazing. The Livestock Specialist will be responsible for the general well-being and production of our livestock for our enterprise plans. Therefore, working knowledge of animal husbandry for sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, pigs, composting worms and bees are key for success. The livestock specialist will be responsible for development, management, and upkeep on our animal infrastructure and should be comfortable using common tools. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate about regenerative agriculture, comfortable in a leadership role, comfortable speaking with the public and able to perform the duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision or direction. Physical strength, endurance, and attention to detail are essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide animal husbandry such as feeding, watering, managing minerals, rotating, monitoring and other as needed
• Create grazing plans and maps for our livestock.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with a livestock veterinarian
• Install, maintain, and improve animal containment/fencing as needed/directed
• Steward our land, care for soils and wildlife, improve pastures and help create a resilient Agri-ecosystem.
• Document and keep records of progress, programs, and plans including but not limited to purchases, applicable immunizations, offspring and sales
• Safely use farm equipment as needed, inspecting them prior to use, including but not limited to: Trucks, utility carts, tractors plus implements, skid steer, backhoe, lull, forklift, mowers and other.
• Use small hand equipment such as shovels, rakes, pruning shears, saws/chainsaws, hedge, or brush trimmers, weed eaters, axes and others as assigned.
• Develop/help further develop business enterprise plans, stacking functions and generating revenue
• Report all farm equipment, infrastructure, and grounds issues to the farm manager in a timely manner.
• Adhere to quality standards and safety regulations.
• Assist with and/or lead guest hospitality such as tours, educational workshops, working with interns/volunteers and/or special events.
• Attend seasonal markets as assigned
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, maintaining personal and professional networks, and joining professional organizations, where appropriate.
• Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vison, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.

Job Qualifications

• Preferably an Associates degree or higher in an agricultural field of study, with relevant internship/apprenticeships being a plus
• 2 years working directly with livestock preferably on an active farm
• Working knowledge of regenerative agriculture practices and principles.
• Valid Driver’s License with a reliable source of transportation to and from farm.
• Comfortable working in extreme weather fluctuations
• Physical stamina and dexterity, with ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate hand tools and/or powered equipment.
• Able to meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to work on weekends
• Must pass background check.
• Will obtain 10 HR OSHA safety training, through Juneberry programming

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwood, NC 28128: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location