Assistant Livestock Manager

Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming

Village of Cold Spring (NY)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Holiday pay

Parental Leave

Discount on Farm Store

Job summary

Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming in Cold Spring, NY seeks an Assistant Livestock Manager to support daily animal care, pasture management, and apprentice supervision on a rotational grazing system. The role emphasizes animal welfare, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving in an outdoor setting.

The position offers ongoing mentorship from the Livestock Manager and Farm Director, with opportunities for growth within the farm team as skills develop.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing.
Experience working with livestock and apprentices in a team setting.
Willingness to learn and adapt in outdoor farm environments.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to operate smartphones/computers for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

Support Livestock Manager in day-to-day operations and supervise apprentices.
Perform pasture management, fencing, and animal care for rotational grazing systems.
Assist with veterinary care, health monitoring, and equipment maintenance.
Participate in planning, team meetings, and organizational events.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Description

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.

Overview

For more than 25 years, the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming has been dedicated to strengthening the food system in New York’s Hudson Valley while serving as a model for equitable food system revitalization across the country. Our mission is to cultivate just and resilient food systems so that farmers, land, and communities thrive.

Glynwood’s 225-acre campus in Cold Spring is home to a 160-acre rotationally grazed, Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World, multi-species livestock operation, a seven-acre highly diverse, USDA certified organic vegetable operation and our administrative offices. Our farm team employs six year-round farmers and six seasonal apprentices. We raise sheep, beef cattle, broilers, laying hens, pigs, and turkeys across our open pastures and grow more than 90 vegetable, flower and herb varieties.

The livestock operation at Glynwood exists to produce food and train farmers in a way that is regenerative for both the land and the people stewarding it. We are committed to farming practices that prioritize animal welfare, improve soil health, increase pasture diversity, and enhance climate resilience, while cultivating a work culture that promotes the health, well-being, and long-term viability of the farmers who carry out this work. In alignment with Glynwood’s commitment to positive, collaborative team dynamics, we recognize that resilient food systems depend on resilient people.

As an organization, we believe that Glynwood has a role to play in addressing racism and inequity in our country’s food system, and commit ourselves to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in our organization, and in all of our work. We are committed to proactive learning, orienting ourselves towards healing racism and oppression, and expanding spaces for those who have not been historically included.

Job Summary

The Assistant Livestock Manager actively works across all aspects of Glynwood's livestock operation, taking daily direction from the Livestock Manager and collaborating closely with the rest of the Livestock team. Responsibilities include helping guide and supervise Livestock Apprentices in their day-to-day tasks as well as daily chores related to pasture management, fencing, and animal care for Glynwood's rotationally-grazed sheep, cattle, poultry, pigs, and livestock guardian dogs.

We are looking for a candidate that embodies our organizational working values of compassion, collaboration, stewardship, risk-taking, and adaptability— someone who prioritizes animal welfare, works well as part of a close-knit farm team, and is willing to learn and problem-solve in a hands-on, outdoor environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in livestock management. The Assistant Livestock Manager will receive ongoing mentorship and training from the Livestock Manager and Farm Director, with opportunities for professional growth within the Farm team as skills and experience develop.

Regular Work Hours

Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, with seasonal variation
Full-time, 40-45 hours per week, 5 days per week
Position start date: Dec 10, 2026

Compensation

$25 - 29 per hour, depending on experience
This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Glynwood offers a robust benefits package that includes:
- Paid Time Off
  - Two weeks vacation to start, three weeks after three years, and four weeks after ten years
  - Five sick days in the first year and ten days in following years
  - Twelve paid holidays
  - Winter break in December
  - Two float days
  - Day off for your birthday
  - Up to 12 weeks Parental Leave
  - Up to 12 weeks paid Sick/ Caregiver Leave
  - Bereavement Leave
- Company Sponsored Benefits
  - A choice of either United Healthcare Freedom EPO or United Healthcare Liberty EPO
  - Short-Term Disability
  - Life Insurance
  - Dental
  - Vision
  - Health Reimbursement Account
- Other Benefits
  - Retirement contributions after one year of service
  - 30% discount on Farm Store products
This position does not include housing

Requirements

Essential Job Duties

Livestock and Land Management

Maintain high standards of animal welfare and operational efficiency through daily observations, ensuring timely communication of livestock health issues, equipment maintenance/repair needs, and workflow efficiency recommendations to the Livestock Manager
Assist with veterinary care and treatment of sick and injured animals as well as regular preventative care
Herd and manage livestock on pasture while using and maintaining temporary fencing systems
Transport animals to the processing facility with a trailerAssist with pasture management, including mowing and brush clearing
Assist with implementing agroforestry practices

Team Participation

Support the Livestock Manager in implementing daily workflow and managing and teaching apprentices
Guide apprentices in developing proactive, in-field problem solving skills
Participate in annual planning, systems analysis, and strategy development with the Glynwood Farm team to help shape and cultivate the team’s culture and vision
Participate in Glynwood all-team meetings, trainings and retreats
Serve as a Glynwood Ambassador
- Communicate with visitors, constituents and supporters
- Support organization-wide events such as Auction, Food and Farm Day, etc
- Provide relevant content for use in Glynwood communications

Administration and Record-Keeping

Support the Livestock Manager in managing our livestock record keeping systems, including livestock material input logs, COGS and pricing documents, Pasture Monitoring, Labor Tracking, etc.

Qualifications

Required

At least 2 seasons of hands-on livestock farming, dairy farming, or ranching experience
Experience with fencing systems (temporary and/or permanent) and general pasture management, including mowing and brush clearing
Valid US Drivers License in good standing, with experience or willingness to learn how to tow a trailer for animal transport
Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing
Comfort using a smartphone and a computer

Preferred

Familiarity with the Google Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and calendar
Experience downloading and using apps to track grazing and animal health
Basic equipment operation and maintenance skills (tractor, RTV, weedwhacker, etc.)
Prior experience training or supervising apprentices, interns, or new employees
Hands-on experience in rotational grazing systems
Experience handling working dogs

You may be a good match for this role if you are

Able to work both independently and on a team
Professional, collegial, direct, and practice non-violent communication skills
Organized and enjoy keeping a tidy workspace
Observant and detail-oriented
Willing and able to help with infrequent emergencies during non-regular hours
Accept the reality of animal mortality
Aligned with Glynwood’s mission

Physical Demands

This is a physically challenging role. The Assistant Livestock Manager must be able and willing to:

Lift at least 50 pounds safely on a regular basis
Lift and move small animals
Herd large animals
Lift and move hay bales, feed, etc.
Stand and walk for long hours, often on uneven ground
Perform other physical activities as needed for performance of livestock work
Work steadily outdoors in all weather including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind. (Working outdoors is not required when conditions are hazardous to human health.)

Travel and Weekend Work