Farm Team Leader – Creamery & Guest Support

Berkshirejobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

On-campus housing

Food benefit

Job summary

Gould Farm in Massachusetts is seeking a Farm Work Team Leader to support daily farm operations, dairy processing, creamery activities, and animal care. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will lead guests and volunteers, ensure safety, and help manage pasture and livestock.

This role emphasizes healing through meaningful work, community participation, and hands-on training. You will collaborate with clinical staff and farm teams, maintain records, and uphold sanitation and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Two to three years of agricultural, livestock, dairy, or related experience.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising others.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of farm work in varying weather.
• Commitment to Gould Farm’s mission and therapeutic community.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and support guests through meaningful work assignments.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Provide orientation, training, and supervision to guests and volunteers.
• Participate in farm team meetings and collaborate with other teams.

Skills

Dairy processing

Cheesemaking

Team supervision

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Job description

Gould Farm in Massachusetts is seeking a Farm Work Team Leader to support daily farm operations, dairy processing, creamery activities, and animal care. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will lead guests and volunteers, ensure safety, and help manage pasture and livestock.

This role emphasizes healing through meaningful work, community participation, and hands-on training. You will collaborate with clinical staff and farm teams, maintain records, and uphold sanitation and regulatory standards