We are a regenerative cattle farm located in North East, PA, dedicated to restorative land management, soil health, and ethical animal husbandry. We believe in working with nature to produce high-quality livestock while continually improving the local ecosystem.
Job description
The Position We are seeking a reliable, experienced Part-Time Farm Hand to support our daily operations. This is a hands-on role requiring a trustworthy individual comfortable working independently and as part of a team. A strong foundation in cattle management and general farm operations is essential.
Core Responsibilities
Animal Care & Handling: Move cattle safely and efficiently using low-stress handling techniques. Conduct daily herd observations to monitor health, behavior, and pasture conditions.
Management Coverage: Assume daily operational responsibilities and maintain farm standards when the Farm Manager is away.
Facility Upkeep: Clean, and maintain barns, outbuildings, and fencing infrastructure.
Grounds Maintenance: Perform routine property upkeep to keep the farm functional, safe, and well-managed.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate tractors, loaders, and other heavy farm machinery required for daily tasks.
Machine Maintenance: Conduct routine preventative maintenance and inspections on farm equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
Qualifications & Requirements
Cattle Experience (Required): You must be comfortable working directly with a herd, reading cattle behavior, and identifying basic health concerns.
Equipment Proficiency: Proven experience operating and maintaining standard farm machinery.
Physical Stamina: Ability to perform demanding physical labor in all weather conditions. Including but not limited to heavy lifting and extended hours of walking or standing on your feet.
Reliability & Autonomy: Highly dependable and observant, with the ability to manage your time and prioritize tasks when working solo.
Alignment: An interest in or willingness to adhere to regenerative farming practices.
Compensation & Schedule
Part-time hours (Specific schedule and flexible arrangements to be discussed).
Hourly pay commensurate with experience. ($15-$22/hr)
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $15.00 - $22.00
Role requirements
Required skills
low-stress handling techniques
daily herd observations to monitor health, behavior, and pasture conditions
operate tractors, loaders, and other heavy farm machinery required for daily tasks
routine preventative maintenance and inspections on farm equipment
heavy lifting
extended hours of walking or standing on your feet
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