Farm Operations Supervisor: Teaching & Research Livestock

Tufts University; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Farm Supervisor to lead farm staff and oversee care of cattle and small ruminants, supporting teaching and research programs. You will manage labor, equipment, and budgets, coordinating with the Farm Director and Animal Resources leadership to implement plans and ensure efficient daily operations.

The role requires hands‑on supervision, cross‑training, and collaboration to maintain compliance with guidelines while supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years experience managing a commercial farm operation.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Basic budgeting and forecasting understanding.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience operating farm equipment.
• Flexibility to accommodate shifting priorities and weather events.
• Attention to workplace health and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals for feeding, breeding, and husbandry of cattle and small ruminants.
• Supervise staff and animal schedules to align teaching and research needs with farm requirements.
• Adjust work assignments to respond to programmatic changes.
• Comply with guidelines for care and use of teaching and research animals.
• Oversee farm business and facilities in collaboration with Facilities team.
• Oversee animal health care, records, and preventative programs.
• Manage bedding waste and on‑farm waste handling.
• Coordinate production of hay and haylage with staff and outside maintenance.
• Assist with teaching veterinary courses and ensuring animals are available for labs.
• Support research liaison and care of research animals on the farm.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Supervisory experience

Equipment operation

Flexibility

Workplace safety

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in agriculture or animal science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Farm Supervisor to lead farm staff and oversee care of cattle and small ruminants, supporting teaching and research programs. You will manage labor, equipment, and budgets, coordinating with the Farm Director and Animal Resources leadership to implement plans and ensure efficient daily operations.

The role requires hands‑on supervision, cross‑training, and collaboration to maintain compliance with guidelines while supporting