Farm Supervisor: Teaching & Research Livestock Ops

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts is seeking a Farm Supervisor to lead farm staff and supervise care for cattle and small ruminants that support teaching and research.

The role manages labor, equipment, and budget, develops plans with the Farm Director and Director of Animal Resources, and oversees daily tasks, animal health, and teaching activities; cross-trains staff, ensures safety, and coordinates hay production.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of farm staff to support teaching and research needs.
• Manage farm resources including labor, equipment, and budget.
• Collaborate with Farm Director and Director of Animal Resources on management and budgeting.
• Oversee daily farm operations and ensure coverage across shifts.
• Ensure animals are available for teaching in laboratory courses.
• Oversee animal health care needs and maintenance of records.
• Coordinate hay production and machinery scheduling with staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting and forecasting

Flexibility

Health & safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Animal Science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Farm equipment operation

Job description

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts is seeking a Farm Supervisor to lead farm staff and supervise care for cattle and small ruminants that support teaching and research.

The role manages labor, equipment, and budget, develops plans with the Farm Director and Director of Animal Resources, and oversees daily tasks, animal health, and teaching activities; cross-trains staff, ensures safety, and coordinates hay production.