Company description

We are a start-up regenerative forest farm on a ridge above the Raritan River in the Somerset Hills of New Jersey entering our fourth year.

Our goal is to get back to basics practicing sustainable, regenerative agriculture and permaculture principles to heal the land, and grow nutrient dense, hyper-seasonal specialty produce that is inherently of this place. We farm in nature’s image, without the use of GMOs, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, glyphosate, or other chemical inputs. We utilize a rotational pastured plan for our multi-species flock with the aim of holistically healing the land, and building soil health, which ultimately produces the healthiest food possible. We also believe in a high standard of care for the animals who feed us, and a living wage for the farmers who grow our food. This is food the way God intended it to be.

As we continue to build our farm infrastructure, we are also building our soil, our flock, our gardens, permaculture terraces, mushroom yards, and silvopastures. It is our intention to inspire others to do what they can to incorporate the philosophy of interdependence in their own life, even if they live in an apartment.

Job description

Maranatha Farm is looking for an individual with basic livestock experience who is passionate about caring for our small flock of chickens, ducks, geese, livestock guardian dog and sheep.

Position Summary

The Livestock Farm Hand assists with a broad range of farm tasks relating to the livestock on the farm.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead role for Livestock and Flock care (Free range release, move to fresh pasture, egg collection, water/feed, clean-up, etc.) chickens, ducks, geese, Livestock Guardian Dog, Sheep
• Supporting role for other farm tasks relating to vegetable, herb, flower production, farm store coverage
• Concentrate on details unique to our farm
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Skills, Physical Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience working with poultry, fowl, and ruminants/grazing livestock a plus
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and animal husbandry
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all times
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to repeatedly and safely lift 40 pounds
• Avid respect and curiosity for natural resources
• Communicate and co-operate consistently with owners, coworkers, consultants, caretakers, service providers
• Work independently as well as part of a team, asking questions freely
• Follow instructions and take initiative
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Weekly hours

8am – 4:30pm, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch period, occasional weekend flock care duties include overtime/paid travel time.

Compensation Package

• Full time position
• Salary: Commensurate with experience ($15-$25 per hour)
• Paid Time Off rate of one (1) hour per 30 hours of service
• Housing not provided with this position

Please see our website for additional information: www.maranatha.farm

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline