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Join a dynamic team dedicated to healing, recovery and reimagining mental health treatment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, under the leadership of the Farm Manager, this position is responsible to participate in the creation and maintenance of a safe, well-ordered sustainable farm and creamery; to assist in the prioritization and management of farm operations and procedures; to facilitate and ensure effective work program participation and inclusion of guests on the farm team and in various farm activities; to assist in the administrative duties; to offer ongoing orientation and training on those projects which improve the farm environment, including safe practices; and to manage all livestock. Must be willing to promote the values and spirit of Gould Farm, to actively participate as a member of the community, and to continuously seek ways to improve, both self and function. WORK PROGRAM - Ensure compliance with all safety requirements in the management of the farm environment and the handling of farm animals and equipment. Ensure adequate orientation and training in safe operating procedures for all new guests and staff who join the farm team. - Ensure compliance with hygienic operations and regulation of the creamery. Ensure adequate orientation and training in compliance for all guests and staff. - Effectively lead, direct, mentor, coach, support and teach, as required, guests and staff in farming and creamery activities including routine chores, regular maintenance, and continuous improvements as a part of an integrated and accessible work program. - Participate as member of committees or teams as part of ongoing work program, clinical and programmatic collaboration and support of guests. OPERATIONS - Perform all necessary tasks associated with a dairy operation, including: milking, barn cleaning and maintenance, animal care, veterinary treatment, breeding, calving, and relevant livestock record keeping. - Responsible for properly handling milk in compliance with Gould Farm procedures as well as state and federal regulations. This includes: record keeping, equipment maintenance, milk testing, and demonstrated proficiency in hygiene and sanitation. - Participate in processing milk which includes: Bottling, manufacturing and packaging cheese, yogurt, and other products used in the community. - Daily chores associated with pasture systems including, feeding, watering, moving animals, putting up and taking down fencing. - Operate machinery and equipment, which aids in the feeding and moving of livestock. - Participate in the beef operation, including: Animal care and movement, driving animals to the butcher, work in conjunction with the kitchen team to maintain meat inventory. - The five day work week includes a weekend day. Responsibilities include milking and chores. ADMINISTRATION: - Assist in the development of the workforce planning and staffing of the farm department. - Participate in the development of the farm budget together with the Farm Manager. - Assist in the administration of the farm budget and business operation, including processing of purchase orders and invoices, internal transfers and timely preparation of information to report at various meetings. - Prepare reports and presentations related to projects and on-going farm activities. QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires residency at the Farm as a condition of employment (living at Gould Farm in employer provided housing). Should suitable housing not be available at the time of hire, agreement to moving to the Farm as soon as suitable housing is available is a contingency of employment. Minimum of 2-3 years agricultural and animal husbandry knowledge and experience is preferred; experience in leading and managing the work of others. Excellent communications are a must. Ability to plan, prioritize and implement are essential.