Livestock Program Assistant

Turner Farm Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Farm Livestock Program Assistant is a full-time, permanent position with a schedule Monday–Friday and occasional weekend/holiday shifts based on needs. The role supports daily husbandry, feeding, and health care for cattle, sheep, hens, hogs, and other livestock.

The assistant reports to the Livestock Program Manager and collaborates with interns and assistants. Responsibilities include rotating pastures, maintaining fences, handling emergencies, and assisting with transport and field

Qualifications

• Previous experience with livestock or other large-animal-related fields.
• Interest and basic knowledge of farming, biology, and livestock animals.
• Strength and flexibility – ability to lift heavy objects safely.
• Prior experience with agricultural equipment and large machinery operations preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Daily husbandry activities to keep livestock healthy and productive
• Feeding, watering, and administering medicines as directed by the Livestock Program Manager
• Rotating animals among pastures and paddocks using electrified net fencing and multi‑strand poly wire fences
• Cleaning and repairing stalls and other livestock‑occupied areas
• Assisting with humane transport of livestock
• Responding to emergencies (e.g., animal escapes)
• Assisting with mowing fields, seeding pastures, building fences, and other pasture projects
• Collecting and inspecting eggs for washing and packing in cartons

Skills

Livestock experience

Animal husbandry

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Job description

Turner Farm Livestock Program Assistant

Full time, permanent position with a primary schedule of Monday–Friday, occasional weekend and holiday shifts based on operational needs.

Current Livestock Under Our Care

• Red Devon Cattle
• Katahdin Sheep
• Laying Hens
• Hogs (Seasonal)
• Meat birds (Seasonal)
• Other livestock enterprises that may be added over time.

Organizational Relationship

The Livestock Assistant will report to the Livestock Program Manager and work with other Livestock Program Assistants and Livestock Program Interns.

Job Duties

• Daily husbandry activities to keep livestock healthy and productive
• Feeding, watering, and administering medicines as directed by the Livestock Program Manager
• Rotating animals among pastures and paddocks using electrified net fencing and multi‑strand poly wire fences
• Cleaning and repairing stalls and other livestock‑occupied areas
• Assisting with humane transport of livestock
• Responding to emergencies (e.g., animal escapes)
• Assisting with mowing fields, seeding pastures, building fences, and other pasture projects
• Collecting and inspecting eggs for washing and packing in cartons

Excellence Criteria

• Strong work knowledge and organizational skills
• Respect and caution around large animals
• Reliability and dependability
• Adaptability to meet animal‑care needs
• Eagerness and willingness to learn and collaborate

Qualifications

• Previous experience with livestock or other large‑animal-related fields
• Interest and basic knowledge of farming, biology, and livestock animals
• Strength and flexibility – ability to lift heavy objects/animals safely
• Prior experience with agricultural equipment and large machinery operations preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license

In‑depth training on soil health, management‑intensive grazing, holistic planned grazing, and other regenerative practices will be offered in‑house and utilized.