Company description

Our mission is to cultivate a just and resilient food systems so that farmers, land, and communities thrive/

Job description

Description:

Job Title: Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand

Reports To: Farm Director, Livestock Operation and Farm Outreach

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Length of Employment: March - December 2026

Regular Work Hours: Thursday - Monday, typically 7:30am-4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch

Compensation: $21.78 - $24/hr DOE

Date Created/Last Updated: January 2026

Location: Cold Spring, NY

The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Summary:

This is a hands-on position to assist the Livestock team with daily chores related to pasture management, fencing, and animal care. On a daily basis, the Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand takes direction from the Livestock Manager and the Farm Director, Livestock Operation and Farm Outreach, and works with others on all aspects of Glynwood’s livestock operation.

As a nonprofit that derives the majority of its funding from charitable contributions, Glynwood believes in fostering a culture of philanthropy among supporters, staff, board, volunteers and program participants. As with all Glynwood employees, the Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand will be called upon regularly to offer testimonials communicating the impact of their work and/or participate in storytelling projects led by the development and communications team.

Essential Job Duties

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
• Livestock handling, fencing, and moving animals in pastures
• Assist with veterinary care and treatment of sick and injured animals as well as regular preventative care
• Assist with hoof trimming, tagging, shearing, and other animal care chores
• Assist with livestock record keeping
• Transporting animals to the processing facility with a trailer
• Assist with pasture management, including mowing and brush clearing
• Set up, move, repair, and store fencing
• Assist with implementing agroforestry practices
  

Competencies

• Attention to detail and organized around performing tasks safely, without supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to operate a truck and basic farm equipment safely and effectively
• Experience driving a trailer, operating a skid steer and tractor preferred
• Basic carpentry skills a plus
• Ability to perform outdoor physical labor in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently
• Interest in regenerative agriculture, pasture-based
• livestock systems, and animal welfare
• Experience handling all classes of livestock
• Ability to work with Glynwood employees in a collegial manner
  

Supervisory Responsibility

The position may supervise volunteer crews and apprentices in pasture maintenance tasks, fencing, and moving animals with the approval of the Livestock Manager or the Farm Director, Livestock Operation and Farm Outreach.

Administrative Responsibility

• Participate in regular team check-in and/or working group meetings
• Request time off via online application
• Attend trainings in administrative procedures as required
• Attend safety training as required
  

Work Environment

Most of the work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• This is a physically active role. The Seasonal Livestock
• Farm Hand must be able and willing to:
• Lift and move small animals
• Herd large animals safely and effectively
• Lift and move 50+ lb hay bales and bags of feed
• Muck the barn
• Perform other physical activities as needed for performance of livestock work
• Work steadily outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind. (Working outdoors is not required when conditions are hazardous to human health)
• Own appropriate attire for physical activities (durable clothing and shoes, sun protection)
  

Travel and Weekend Work

Occasional day trips transporting livestock or to work at other Glynwood sites. This position is required to work weekends.

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of experience on a production livestock operation
• Operation of basic farm equipment
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Training and experience handling a variety of livestock species
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Affinity for Glynwood’s mission
• Valid US Driver License in good standing required to fulfill job duties
• Provable eligibility to work in the US
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $21.78 - $24.00

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Deadline

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