Senior Livestock Manager

Carversville Farm Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit that runs a philanthropic, diversified, regenerative, certified organic farm. We grow produce, eggs and meat to the highest standards and donate 100% of our harvests to Philadelphia-area soup kitchens, year-round. Want to join a talented, committed crew in beautiful Bucks County, PA and improve your farming skills while raising restaurant-quality harvests to give away to communities in need? Join us!

‍About the position:

The senior livestock manager leads our livestock crew in the daily operations and care of grass fed beef cattle and pastured poultry (laying hens, turkeys, broiler chickens) as well as poultry processing. We are looking for a professional that contributes to long term planning and brings thoughtful ideas and practices to our operation.  The position requires an expertise in organic, pasture-based livestock systems, as well as an ability to train new farmers and quickly troubleshoot any problems that arise.

Benefits: Housing possible, PTO, Health and Dental Insurance

Schedule: Full time, year round

‍Requirements

●      5 years of organic, pasture based animal husbandry

●      Brooding poultry

●      Processing poultry

●      Cow/calf experience

●      Operate tractors and equipment

●      Pasture management

●      Leadership skills

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Responsibilities

Working with our team to execute daily tasks including:

●      Manage the livestock team

●      Raising poultry in succession

●      Raising laying hens

●      Monitor livestock health

●      Beef cattle handling

●      Rotational grazing

●      Poultry processing

●      Developing and implementing strategies that lead to productivity

●      Record keeping

Skills

We are looking for people committed to our mission and procedures with these abilities:

●      Work independently and on a team

●      Dependable and observant

●      Strong work ethic

●      Positive and proactive problem solving skills

●      Readiness to work outside in all weather conditions

●      Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively

●      Detail oriented

●      Knowledge and experience in good food handling and processing

●      Desire to learn

●      Flexible in schedule and tasks

This job description covers key responsibilities but does not capture all job duties. We work as a team and there are times we need all hands on deck to accomplish a task. Flexibility is key to joining our dynamic team.

Carversville Farm Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.

To apply:

Send a resume and cover letter with three references to info@carversvillefarm.org

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