Agriscience Operations Assistant (Weekday)

Region 12; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 12 is looking for an Agriscience Operations Assistant at Shepaug Valley School, focused on the care and maintenance of the farm and its animals. The role involves supporting agriscience students and ensuring ethical treatment of farm animals.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of large farm animals and the ability to assist with maintenance tasks in the Agriscience lab spaces, including caring for livestock and maintaining greenhouses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large farm animals, pasture rotation, and record keeping.
• Familiar with maintaining livestock and greenhouse plants.
• Ability to recognize issues in facilities care.

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of Shepaug farm including animals and greenhouses.
• Assist with maintenance of Agriscience lab spaces.
• Promote ethical treatment of farm animals.

Skills

Knowledge of large farm animals

Familiarity with livestock care

Good communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Agriscience Operations Assistant (Weekday) JobID: 929

• Date Posted: 2/9/2026
• Location: Shepaug Valley School

Job Summary

To provide care and maintenance of Shepaug farm including animals, greenhouses, and land use for agriscience students. To promote the ethical treatment of farm animals. To serve as a resource for the agriscience program. Candidate will assist with the maintenance and care of Agriscience lab spaces, including but not limited to equine and livestock facilities, and greenhouse.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large farm animals, pasture rotation, record keeping for farm care
• Familiarity with maintaining and caring for livestock, small animals, and plants
  • Includes feeding various species (horses, cattle, goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc)
  • Cleaning and maintaining stalls, paddock spaces, and small animal cages
  • Turning out various large animal species (horses, cattle, goats, etc)
  • Checking greenhouse plants and irrigation
• Comfortable handling, haltering, leading, and monitoring the health of various animal species
• Observant in facilities care and be able to recognize mechanical, animal, or plant-related problems
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Possess good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• Knowledge of basic first aid for various species

Reports To

Director of Agriscience and Shepaug Administration