Resident & Cattle Ranch Management Team or Couple

Nyfarmlandfinder; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private ranch home

Health insurance stipend

Revenue share (AirBnB)

Flexible vacation

Housing on-site

Job summary

Nyfarmlandfinder is seeking a dedicated and professional couple to manage a cattle farm, a ranch home, and an Airbnb hospitality operation in Upstate New York.

The role combines modest agricultural tasks, property maintenance, and guest services. Ideal candidates are independent self-starters who thrive outdoors, enjoy the countryside, and are comfortable with hands-on work year-round.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management, hospitality, and basic ranch work preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfort with outdoor work in all seasons and manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Manage cattle operations and coordinate herd health with farm managers.
• Maintain fences, stone walls, and light carpentry tasks.
• Oversee AirBnB guest management, supplies, and cleaning logistics.
• Handle home systems, heating, internet, and IT as needed.
• Arrange contractor repairs and occasional travel to NYC for family logistics.

Skills

Property management

Hospitality experience

Ranch work basics

Independent worker

Flexible schedule

Job description

Resident & Cattle Ranch Management Team or Couple

Beautiful rolling meadows in the middle of the forever wild Catskill State Forrest. The property has been kept in pristine shape, with high tensile electric fence, as well as stone walls, enclosing the 120 acres of meadow. The property currently has 70 head of Angus / Wagyu cross animals in a certified organic intensive rotational grazing operation. It also has a number of properties used as AirBnB rentals as well as the owner and family who live on site for much of the year.

Soil Types

Farm History & Past Use

Was a multigenerational dairy farm throughout much of the 1900s. Has since been maintained and leased for pasture. An orchard of 100 or so apple trees has been added and has now matured.

Job Description

Job Summary

Are you a handy, organized couple who loves the outdoors and the peace of upstate New York?

We are looking for a dedicated and professional couple to manage a cattle farm, a ranch home, and a hospitality (AirBnB) business in Upstate New York. This role requires a unique balance of modest agricultural experience, property maintenance skills, and hospitality management. The ideal candidates are independent self-starters who thrive in a flexible environment,enjoy the outdoors,and have minimal mechanical skills. This is an exclusive role for the property.

Key Responsibilities

Agricultural & Property Maintenance:

• Cattle Operations:Manage daily cattle moves and coordinate with farm managers on herd health.
• Infrastructure:Maintain fences and provide stacked stone wall maintenance/construction. Light Carpentry and not afraid of tools.
• Grounds:Execute weed whacking, landscaping, brush cleaning and regular garbage/dump runs. Pasture maintenance as needed. Plowing and seasonal snow shoveling.
• Home Systems:Manage and troubleshoot all home systems, including Nest thermostat installation and internet/IT management.
  • AirBnB Operations:Serve as the primary manager and point of contact for guests; handle all tax-related reporting.
  • Inventory & Groceries:Ensure all properties are fully stocked (firewood, groceries, household essentials) and remove expired items regularly.
  • Domestic Service:Perform house cleaning, laundry (bedding and clothes), and deep cleaning of kitchens and grills. Assist with cooking and light cleaning during visits; provide post-holiday cleaning (e.g., Thanksgiving).
  • Administrative & Logistics:
  • Contractor Management:Schedule and monitor cost-effective repairs and fuel deliveries.
  • Travel:Occasionally drive to NYC as needed for family logistics.
    • Experience:Previous experience in property management, hospitality, and basic ranch work is preferred mechanically inclined is preferred, mechanical or light carpentry ability is helpful.
    • Physical:Comfortable with manual labor, outdoor work in all seasons, and moving furniture. Comfortable with tools and being outside.
    • Schedule:Flexibility to work around the family's schedule, including weekend availability for grocery runs or light cleaning.
    • Independence:Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple properties effectively. Maintain discretion regarding all family and property matters.
    • Salary:Competitive annual salary based on experience.
    • Incentives:10% revenue shareof all AirBnB income.
    • Housing:Private accommodation in a three-bedroom ranch home overlooking a creek.
    • Benefits:Health insurance stipend provided.
    • Vacation:Flexible vacation schedule that provides ample personal time when the family is not in residence.
    • Background check and professional references will be required for all finalists.
• Housing:Private accommodation in a three-bedroom ranch home overlooking a creek.
  • Benefits:Health insurance stipend provided.
    • Vacation:Flexible vacation schedule that provides ample personal time when the family is not in residence.

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