Ranch Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
To view the full job description and apply online, visit: https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/
About the Role
Turner Ranches is seeking a Ranch Technician to support day-to-day operations at Vermejo Park Ranch, a 560,000-acre bison ranch spanning northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about sustainable ranching, livestock management, water systems, and land stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with bison handling, herd movement, and low-stress stockmanship practices
- Maintain and repair ranch infrastructure (fencing, water systems, corrals, windmills, solar units)
- Operate ATVs/UTVs, tractors, and other ranch equipment safely across rugged terrain
- Support feeding, monitoring, vaccination, and recordkeeping of bison herds
- Assist with grazing systems, temporary fencing, and mobile water setups
- Perform general ranch maintenance, construction, and field-based duties
- Support range monitoring, research projects, and natural resource initiatives
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain professional conduct at all times
Note: This is not a horseback, supervisory, or standard 9–5 position.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Must meet employment eligibility and driving record requirements
Preferred Experience:
- Livestock handling and low-stress animal management
- Heavy equipment, tractor, and ATV/UTV operation
- Agriculture, ranching, or natural resources background
- Mechanical, welding, or fabrication skills
Work Environment
- Heavy physical labor including lifting up to 100+ lbs
- Extensive outdoor work in extreme heat, cold, and rugged terrain
- Frequent ATV/UTV use and hands-on livestock handling
This is a full-time, salaried exempt position. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, on-ranch housing is provided subject to a housing agreement. This position also includes eligibility for Turner Ranches’ full-time employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k with match), paid time off, and paid holidays.
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, Ted Turner is one of the largest individual landholders in North America. Turner lands are innovatively managed to unite economic viability with ecological sustainability. Turner ranches operate as working businesses, relying on bison, hunting and fishing, and ecotourism as principal enterprises. In addition, Turner ranches support many progressive environmental projects including water resource and timber management, and the reintroduction of native species to the land.
Turner Enterprises also manages over 45,000 bison across the various Turner ranches.
MDF Program Manager – Grazing and Working Lands
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three references in a single PDF document to conservation@muledeer.org with the subject line: “Application for MDF GRACI Program Manager.”
The cover letter should clearly describe how the applicant’s experience, education, and skill set align with the responsibilities of this position and will contribute to successful program delivery. Please also include your availability to start, current location, and willingness to relocate if necessary, including preferred geographic areas within the Great Plains region.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment with MDF. MDF is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace
Reports to: MDF Director of Private Land Conservation
Classification: Salaried / Exempt
Start Date: May 1, 2026, or sooner
Term: 3 years (with potential for extension based on funding)
Position Location: Remote within the Great Plains region, with regional travel required. Preference for candidates located within the Southern Great Plains due to program delivery priorities.
Job Summary
The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is seeking a qualified and motivated Program Manager to lead MDF’s grant‑supported work under the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative (GRACI). GRACI is an NFWF program that invests in voluntary conservation efforts to strengthen the long‑term resilience and health of working grasslands. Within MDF’s Private Land Conservation Program, this effort will be delivered through MDF’s Great Plains and Grasslands Initiatives, advancing voluntary, incentive-based conservation to enhance mule deer and other wildlife habitat on private and working lands across the Plains states.
This position is responsible for managing day-to-day implementation across multiple states, including supervising and coordinating staff, working with partners, and ensuring successful delivery of grazing management and wildlife habitat improvement projects on private lands. The Program Manager will report directly to the Director of Private Land Conservation and will work under that direction to ensure successful program delivery, including regular coordination on priorities, progress, and implementation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage implementation of MDF’s GRACI program within the Great Plains Initiative
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and supervising program field staff responsible for landowner enrollment and project delivery
- Lead and coordinate program field staff across multiple states
- Work directly with private landowners and ranchers to evaluate grazing systems and develop practical grazing management improvements
- Promote and design adoption of regenerative and adaptive grazing practices that improve grassland health, production, soil health, water function, and wildlife habitat
- Conduct outreach to identify, engage, and enroll landowners in the program
- Work closely with NRCS field staff and partners to incorporate Farm Bill programs (EQIP, CSP, etc.) where feasible
- Manage grant administration, including budgeting, record keeping, tracking accomplishments, and reporting to NFWF
- Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, deliverables, and timelines
- Support development of partnerships, including engagement with corporate partners and potential funding sources
- Develop and maintain systems for tracking program metrics and outcomes
Essential Duties
- Provide day-to-day supervision, leadership and direction to program field staff
- Maintain regular communication with the Director of Private Land Conservation regarding program progress and needs
- Support program staff in project planning, prioritization, and addressing implementation challenges
- Represent MDF in meetings, workshops, and outreach events
- Ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of grazing management and wildlife habitat improvement practices
- Support adaptive management and continuous improvement of program delivery
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in rangeland management, natural resources, wildlife biology, ecology, agricultural sciences, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in conservation, rangeland management, grazing management, ranch management, or a related agricultural field
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing grazing management plans
- Experience working with private landowners
- Experience supervising staff or leading teams
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in the Great Plains region
- Experience with regenerative or adaptive grazing systems strongly preferred
- Experience working directly with private landowners and ranchers on conservation or grazing management projects
- Experience managing grant-funded programs, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance
- Experience supporting multi-partner conservation efforts
- Experience engaging corporate or private funding partners
- Familiarity with NRCS programs and ability to work effectively with NRCS field offices
Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational and program management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across a large geographic area
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, support, and hold staff accountable
- Practical understanding of grazing systems and ranch operations
- Strong attention to detail in tracking, reporting, and compliance
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills in program implementation
- Ability to lead and support a distributed team
Work Environment
- Remote position with regional overnight travel required
- Must be comfortable working across a large geographic area and with a distributed team
- Some weekend work may be required
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.For questions regarding the position, please contact Collin Smith, Director of Private Land Conservation, at csmith@muledeer.org
$75,000 – $85,000 DOE, plus benefits (Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401K)
Please visit WWW.MULEDEER.ORG to learn more.
Matador Ranch Assistant Manager
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Apply here: Matador Ranch Assistant Manager
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Matador Ranch Assistant Manager supports annual stewardship projects at the Matador Ranch & Grassbank Preserve (Ranch) and occasionally supports stewardship projects elsewhere within the Montana’s Business Unit (BU) and Northern Great Plains (NGP) team.
We’re Looking for You:
The Assistant Manager will support and at times implement the operations of the Ranch and other TNC preserves as needed, including expansion of additional grassbanks. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Matador Ranch Manager to coordinate, prioritize and execute Ranch operational needs, including livestock and grazing management, hunting access program, facility and infrastructure maintenance, equipment repair and maintenance and mechanical repair, and noxious weed control and treatment program. This position works as part of a team repairing fences, maintaining grounds, tools, and equipment, and interacting with visitors and donors. They will assess and document conditions of grazing-associated infrastructure (fences, pastures, and water systems). They will assist ecological monitoring and other stewardship projects, including mesic area and grassland restoration and prescribed fire, conducted on preserves. The position requires safe operation of a variety of equipment (trucks, ATVs, tractors, skid-steers, and trailers). This position requires frequent interaction with landowners, partners, and staff, and the Assistant Manager must be able to maintain positive and professional relationships in a rural setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Implement Ranch and grazing operational projects.
- Work independently and make decisions based on analysis, experience, and context with respect to timeline(s).
- Use of GIS and or other mapping tools to document the location and condition of ranch features, noxious weeds, and ecological data.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, under physically demanding circumstances, requiring long hours.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource or agricultural management or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Relationship-building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, and internal scientists.
- Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Experience with communication via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
- Experience supporting land management and natural systems projects.
- Knowledge working with ranching operations: fencing, water systems, livestock.
- Skilled in operating various types of equipment safely and efficiently (e.g., lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, trailers, two-way radio, or similar equipment).
Desired Qualifications:
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, sustainable land management, natural resource preservation, and low-stress livestock handling.
- Ability to recognize plant and animal species.
- Experience working with community-based or collaborative settings to create shared outcomes for various groups of people.
- Ability to negotiate and or manage agreements, contracts, or budgets.
- Familiarity with GIS is highly preferred.
This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high risk drivers.” To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $53,000-$57,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Ag. Equipment Territory Developer
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Brief statement of interest
Email: info@a-v-consulting-llc.com
More information about A&V Consulting: www.a-v-consulting-llc.com
- Visit Website
The Opportunity
This is an entrepreneurial, commission-based opportunity for an experienced agricultural sales professional interested in developing a new regional market.
The Agricultural Equipment Territory Developer will build relationships with:
- dairy farms
- poultry farms
- manure management companies
- composting operators
- agricultural service providers
The role focuses on identifying projects, developing relationships with farm operators, and advancing equipment sales opportunities.
Potential annual earnings: $150,000 – $300,000+ depending on performance and project development.
What You Will Build: Develop the Florida territory for advanced manure processing technology• Build relationships with livestock farms and agricultural service providers• Identify and develop high-value equipment sales opportunities• Conduct farm visits and technical discussions with customers• Coordinate technical meetings with engineering teams and Japanese manufacturers• Represent the technology at agricultural meetings, trade shows, and industry events
Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States (U.S. citizen or Green Card holder)• Must be located in Florida• Valid Florida driver’s license• Reliable personal transportation for farm visits across the state• Minimum Associate Degree from a U.S. accredited academic institution (agriculture, biology, agribusiness, engineering or related field preferred)• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working in agriculture or agribusiness• Experience in agricultural equipment sales or manure technology / manure management systems strongly preferred• Ability to communicate effectively with farmers, livestock operators, and agricultural businesses• Strong presentation and communication skills• Ability to learn and explain technical concepts such as manure processing, aerobic fermentation, composting systems, trommel separation and odor control technologies
Ideal Background: This opportunity may be especially suitable for professionals with experience in:
- agricultural equipment sales
- fertilizer or soil amendment distribution
- composting or waste management equipment
- livestock industry services
- agricultural consulting
Successful candidates are typically self-motivated professionals who enjoy developing new markets and working directly with farmers.
Why This Opportunity Is Unique
- Access to advanced Japanese manure processing technology
- Growing demand for improved manure management solutions
- Opportunity to develop a new regional agricultural market
- High-value equipment sales with strong commission potential
- Potential to build and lead a regional sales team as the market expands
Contact:
Andrew Novotorov, PhD
CEO, A&V Consulting LLC
Florida, USA
Commission is allocated progressively as a project advances through key stages of the sales process. If a project developed by the Agricultural Equipment Territory Developer results in a completed equipment sale, the Developer receives commission for each stage successfully completed.
Stage | Commission Share
Lead Identification | 1%
Initial Decision-Maker Meeting | 1%
Technical Meeting with Manufacturer | 1.5%
Proposal / Financial Discussion | 1%
Contract Signed & Project Closed | 3%
Commissions are cumulative and paid after the equipment sale is completed and A&V Consulting receives its commission from the manufacturer.
If the Territory Developer completed certain stages of a project but later leaves the role or stops working on the opportunity, they remain eligible to receive commission for those stages if the project ultimately results in a completed sale and the work performed was properly documented.
To qualify for commission credit, all leads and project development activities must be submitted to and documented with A&V Consulting in a timely manner. A&V Consulting maintains the official record of lead registration and stage completion.
A&V Consulting LLC is a Florida-based agribusiness consulting firm introducing advanced manure processing technologies to the U.S. livestock industry. We represent closed fermentation manure processing systems developed by Japanese manufacturers including Chubu Ecotec and Kohshin Engineering. These systems allow dairy and poultry farms to convert manure into stable organic fertilizer while reducing odor, pathogens, and environmental impact. Demand for improved manure management and nutrient recovery solutions is growing rapidly across the U.S. livestock industry.
Farm Hand
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please send a resume to my email with previous works experience. Also please feel free to call or visit our pristine property sometime. We are about 1/2 way between Denver and Colorado Springs in the foothills east of the mountains. Thomas 720-899-1112
Looking for a single person that wants to do an internship on our 450 acre 1886 homestead. Duties include Goat husbandry and milking, processing milk, making kefir, yogurt, cheese, and delivery to drop points. Also regenerative agriculture with rain catchment, landscaping, soil and compost. Building skills are a plus and experience with goats, tractors, chickens also would be a blessing.
20 hours a week work trade for food, lodging, and WiFi. Beyond that pay is negotiable based on experience.
We have a working goat dairy and egg production farm for the last 6 years. We can not keep up with the demand down free range chicken eggs and raw goat dairy products.
Ranch Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit https://www.tedturner.com/ to view the full job description and to apply.
About the Role: Turner Enterprises Management is seeking a Ranch Technician to join Fawn Lake Ranch, a 63,000+ acre working ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills. This hands-on role focuses on regenerative ranching practices, livestock management, and infrastructure development in a remote, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Move and manage livestock using low-stress handling techniques (ATV/UTV, on foot)
- Support grazing management, pasture prep, and feeding programs
- Assist with animal health, vaccinations, and husbandry
- Maintain fencing, water systems, corrals, and ranch infrastructure
- Operate and maintain ranch equipment and vehicles
- Track and report on grazing, feed, and maintenance activities
Qualifications
- 1–2 years livestock or ranching experience
- 1–2 years manual labor experience in outdoor environments
- Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work long, non-traditional hours (including weekends)
- Experience with low-stress handling, grazing systems, or heavy equipment preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
- On-ranch housing with utilities and Wi-Fi
- Opportunity to work in regenerative agriculture on a premier ranch
👉 View full job description and apply online:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fef73240-d834-42e7-9814-43ab0ff0c077&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=563747&source=CC2&lang=en_US
Full-Time | Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays. On-ranch housing with utilities and Wi-Fi provided.
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, Ted Turner is one of the largest individual landholders in North America. Turner lands are innovatively managed to unite economic viability with ecological sustainability. Turner ranches operate as working businesses, relying on bison, hunting and fishing, and ecotourism as principal enterprises. In addition, Turner ranches support many progressive environmental projects including water resource and timber management, and the reintroduction of native species to the land. Turner Enterprises also manages over 45,000 bison across the various Turner ranches.
Agricultural Conservationist
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Submit Resume and Cover Letter to the Polk SWCD by 4:30 p.m. on May 1st, 2026, via mail or email to polkswcdiowa@gmail.com
The employee will initiate, manage, and coordinate agricultural conservation measures that meet the goals of the ongoing Iowa Water Quality Initiative project. The position is located at Polk Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) / USDA Service Center in Ankeny. It is a partnership between Polk SWCD, Polk County Public Works- Water Resources, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship’s Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The Agricultural Conservationist will collaborate with local partners to provide technical expertise to implement innovative and traditional soil and water conservation practices. These practices may include buffers, wetlands, grassed waterways, cover crops, and edge of field practices. The employee will focus on outreach, project management, design, survey, and construction oversight for installation of water quality practices. Duties will be performed during normal weekday business hours. Some evening and weekend work is required. This is a grant funded position with funding through December 31st, 2028 with potential renewal; and the employee will serve “at will”. The WQI funding for this position has been an ongoing effort since it commenced in 2016.
The successful candidate should: Have a working technical knowledge and experience with various water quality, habitat, and conservation practices. Be able to administer, maintain quality control, and develop effective lines of communication while involving many partners at the state, federal, and local levels. Work one on one with landowners, and other decision makers to facilitate the implementation of conservation. Provide technical assistance and construction oversight to implement projects. Cooperate with project partners and commissioners to complete and manage reporting and budget requirements. Submit periodic reports documenting project accomplishments and present annual reports to the partner organizations. Conduct outreach and education programs such as field demonstrations, workshops, brochures, and correspondence. Evaluate past accomplishments and prioritize future project activities involving partners and commissioners.
Required Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in natural resources management, agronomy, biological sciences, ecology, environmental science, hydrology, soil conservation, or water resources or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Job Qualifications: Applicant should be a detail-orientated individual with the ability to work independently and prioritize work schedule. Applicant needs to have good verbal and written communication skills. Job will occasionally require walking through rough terrain and/or inclement weather conditions. Needs to possess a valid driver’s license. Successful candidate will need to undergo a federal background investigation and fingerprint check.
Position Classification: Full-time position funded through agreement with IDALS/PCPW
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (no overtime).
Position Salary: $53,000
Polk Soil & Water Conservation District is a non-profit, non-partisan, local unit of government governed by a board of 5 elected commissioners. Learn more about our organization & see the full job description at: polkswcdiowa.gov/careers . Polk Soil & Water Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Farmhand
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please send us an email at linnranchgardens@gmail.com with the subject line “Farm Hand” and tell us about your background, work history, and why you’re interested in the position.
Come work in Jackson Hole this summer! We are hiring Farm Hands to help run our market garden on the historic Linn Ranch.
Our family set up their homestead on this land under the shadow of the Tetons way back in 1905. Jackson Hole has changed a lot since then, but you’ll get to step back in time and experience life here the way it used to be. Spend your days outside in the sunshine digging in the dirt under old-growth cottonwood trees, and help us try to figure out how to farm in one of the most beautiful–and wild–places left on Earth.
We grow a high yields of produce in our outdoor garden plots and greenhouses on roughly 1/4 of an acre by using regenerative agriculture and organic production practices. You will be helping prepare raised beds, seed crops, cultivate & harvest, and finally wash, pack, and help us get our produce to customers. We do most of our work with hand tools and limited small-scale machinery in an intensive deep-mulch soil-building system with minimal mechanical tillage. Our goal is to produce incredibly delicious and nuturient-dense veggies, while also building soil health and biodiversity.
We are planning to hire two paid employees this season. Our planting season starts in April and kicks into high gear in May. We will start harvesting in June and doing weekly CSA pickups, along with online orders, restaurant deliveries, a farmers’ market booth, and our farm store.
- must work 8 hours on harvest days (Mondays & Wednesdays)
- flexible schedule during the rest of the week
- must be able to lift 40 lbs
- must be comfortable and have gear to work outdoors in all kinds of conditions
- all ages and experience levels are welcome to apply!
Jackson Hole is an expensive place to live, and also a really difficult place to farm. We try to balance those two things by offering a monthly stipend along with the ability to live for the season at the ranch.
- $1800/mo stipend June-Aug (30-40 hours per week)
- pay bump for applicants with experience in small-scale organic/regenerative farming
- pay bump for applicants who already have their own housing
- limited camping-style accomodation is availablefrom June 1st to September 30th
- free CSA Membership & farm store discount!
In the warm embrace of the summer of 1905 two brothers brought a covered wagon across the vast expanse of Wyoming. They were the young sons of Norwegian immigrants, and they were headed West to seek their fortunes in Oregon.
As they climbed Teton Pass on their way out of Jackson Hole they broke a wagon wheel and had to turn back. The blacksmith in the small town of Wilson pointed them in the direction of a shady spot a few miles away, along the banks of the meandering Snake River, that had good water and plenty of grass for their horses. The brothers liked it so much that they decided to stay.
120 years (six generations) later, the Linn Family is still living and working on the original homestead. We’ve endeavored to be good stewards to this cherished piece of Jackson Hole, and we approach ranching with a long-term conservation mindset. We raise 100% grass-fed cattle that we mostly sell direct to consumer, we have fresh eggs, pickles & preserves, and we grow some of the finest produce you can find in the Jackson Hole—all using sustainable high-altitude regenerative agriculture practices.
CCA Hermitage Program Coordinator
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Applicants can find more information and submit an expression of interest at the website listed below.
The Cascabel Conservation Association Hermitage Program invites expressions of interest for the volunteer position of Hermitage Program Coordinator. This position is ideal for someone wanting to experience living simply in a remote rural community in the Sonoran Desert for 3-9 months of the year while shaping the evolution of the Hermitage Program and supporting sojourners’ experiences of individual and small group wilderness sojourns. We are open to creative solutions for filling this position, including several people sharing the responsibilities.
Basic housing in a remote area + monthly stipend of $400
You can learn more about the Cascabel Conservation Association and the Hermitage Committee at https://cascabelconservation.org/
Field Lead
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please submit a one-page cover letter, resume, and two references to becca@highwaterfarm.org.
Please see our website for the application deadline.
Highwater Farm is seeking up to two Field Lead Positions to support all aspects of farm management. Positions are seasonal with a 6-month contract starting in April or May. Full or part-time work is available. One season of farming experience or equivalent outdoor exposure is recommended and a willingness to learn/ be involved in all areas of food production is required. Additionally required is the ability to lift 50+ lbs, work long hours in all types of weather conditions, and have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for sustainable food production.
The Field Lead reports directly to the Farm Manager to assist in all areas of crop production and help ensure the farm is operating efficiently. This position requires participation and leadership in all aspects of vegetable production and land management on 3 acres.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Farm Manager in leading vegetable production throughout the season (seeding; greenhouse management; cultivation and bed prep; transplanting; irrigation; weed and pest management; harvesting, washing, and marketing crops; and animal chores including feeding/watering chickens, and rotating chickens every week)
- Prepare for and manage on-farm CSA distribution and wholesale orders
- Manage volunteers on the farm and basic data collection
- Train and lead youth program participants in fieldwork and farm tasks
- Saturday and Sunday greenhouse/irrigation chores shared among staff on a rotating basis
- Monthly check-ins with the Executive Director and Farm Manager
Qualifications:
- One season of farming experience or equivalent outdoor exposure is recommended and a willingness to learn/ be involved in all areas of food production is required
- Flexibility to work with shifting timelines and schedules & ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions and maintain a positive attitude
- Capacity to uphold high standards set by the organization, and the ability to motivate a group of young people while fostering their potential
- Excellent organizational skills, dependability, flexibility, and capacity to manage time effectively both independently and on group projects
Hours:
- This position is seasonal from approximately April/May to October 15 and hours vary
- Full or part-time work is available
- Saturday and Sunday greenhouse/irrigation chores are shared among staff on a rotating basis.
Location: Highwater Farm, 7001 Co Rd 346, Silt, CO 81652
- Compensation starts at $20/ hour with a one-month review and is paid out every two weeks
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel in a personal vehicle is included at $0.67/mile
- Compensation also includes a CSA share, storage crops, and eggs totaling $1,000 over the course of the season
Highwater Farm connects the community back to the land through sustainable agriculture, stewardship, and youth development. Located in the Colorado River valley on the western slope of Colorado, the farm provides weekly vegetables for a 120-member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and routes 15% of produce grown to the local food pantry system, and is a certified SNAP retailer. In 2025 our team grew over 30,000 pounds of diversified vegetables on 3 acres using regenerative practices. A flock of laying hens with a mobile chicken coop helps manage and fertilize surrounding pastures and provides eggs for CSA members.
The farm is located in Silt, Colorado – a small town with a deep farming and ranching history. There are many opportunities for outdoor recreation in the area including an extensive network of mountain biking and hiking trails, river access for rafting and fly fishing, and camping.
Ranch Technician II
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/ to view the full job description and to apply.
Do you enjoy wide open spaces, and do you have a passion for preserving them? Have you dreamed of being a part of the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world? At Turner Ranches, we’re dedicated to sustainable ranching and conservation, and we’re looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team.
Snowcrest Ranch, a 13,343-acre ranch located along the Upper Ruby River in southwest Montana, is seeking an energetic Ranch Technician who is passionate about low-stress livestock handling and innovative grazing practices.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Ranch Technician, your primary duties will be centered around grazing and rangeland management, bison movement and processing, and infrastructure development and maintenance. You’ll assist in managing bison herds using adaptive grazing practices across the Ranch. The ability and skills to use ATVs/UTVs to perform ranch work, including moving bison, is required.
You will also be responsible for:
- Operating and maintaining equipment, including farm machinery and construction equipment.
- Utilizing technology, including temporary fencing in a range environment.
- Assisting in the preparation of pastures (fences, water systems, forage inventory) ahead of the grazing rotation and ranch-wide as needed.
- Moving/Handling bison in the pasture and corrals using low stress techniques on foot, ATV or UTV.
- Feeding bison (hay, cake, salt, and mineral).
- Developing and maintaining fences, water sources, corrals, ranch buildings, and other ranch infrastructure.
- Performing range monitoring and grazing planning as necessary and providing monthly reports to management.
- Using a welder, plasma cutter, cutting torch, and other shop equipment safely.
- Using herbicides as appropriate and assigned for weed management.
- Watching for fires during storms, suppressing wildfires and assisting with prescribed fires as necessary.
- Vaccinating livestock using syringes and hypodermic needles or other means.
- Participating in Ranch safety programs, including safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and ATVs/UTVs.
- Handling monthly reporting of grazing activity, range health, feeding and feed inventories, fuel and maintenance logs, capital project status updates, and conservation efforts.
- Assisting with the development of plans for capital improvements.
- All other duties as assigned.
What this isn’t:
- Working on horseback.
- A management or supervisory position
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
- Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs
- Basic computer skills, including preparation of reports and spreadsheets
- This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider
- You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law
Preferred:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources or a related field
- Five years’ experience in production agriculture
YOUR QUALITIES
- Extreme Ownership
- Commitment to Mission and Team
- Range Management / Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) Management
- Stockmanship
- Initiative and adaptability
- Humility and ability to learn from others
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:
- Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
On a frequent basis, you can expect to:
- Ride an ATV/UTV for extended periods of time on uneven, rough terrain and occasionally on roads and flat terrain while performing ranch duties.
- Climb ladders and pipe corrals, drag and place flood irrigation dams, climb in and out of irrigation ditches, and wade in thigh-deep flowing water.
- Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
On an occasional basis, you can expect to:
- Lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. You will frequently be exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. You will occasionally by exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.
Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
For more information, visit www.tedturner.com.
Competitive hourly wage based on experience, with on-ranch housing provided and paid sick leave available for seasonal employees.
On-ranch, housing will be provided in a “bunk house” style living and may/may not have another occupant living in bunkhouse is subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies. The house is partially furnished with a kitchen and laundry machines. Basic utilities with basic utilities (power, water, propane) will be provided by the company including local landline telephone and internet access.
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, Ted Turner is one of the largest individual landholders in North America. Turner lands are innovatively managed to unite economic viability with ecological sustainability. Turner ranches operate as working businesses, relying on bison, hunting and fishing, and ecotourism as principal enterprises. In addition, Turner ranches support many progressive environmental projects including water resource and timber management, and the reintroduction of native species to the land.
Turner Enterprises also manages over 45,000 bison across the various Turner ranches.
Farm Training Internship
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
To apply for the Training Program please visit the website https://natureiscalling.org/glif and fill out the application form.
Form link: https://natureiscalling.org/glif-training-application
Seeking Students for the Great Lakes Incubator Farm Training Program. Get Paid to learn how to farm.
The Great Lakes Incubator Farm training program is designed for individuals ready to explore farming as a career. Admission is competitive, with five students accepted each year. Participants commit to the seven-month program, starting in April, where they gain hands-on experience in every aspect of running a farm—from soil preparation and planting to harvesting, marketing, and problem-solving.
Students work closely with the Farm Manager, collaborating on a fully operational farm while participating in classroom instruction, field demonstrations, and daily farm work. The program concludes with each participant developing and presenting their own farm business plan.
No experience or qualifications required, just a willingness to commit to the 7-month program.
Free on-farm housing and a $1,000 monthly living stipend.
The Great Lakes Incubator Farm (GLIF), a project of the Grand Traverse District, is located in Traverse City, MI. The Farm is situated on Grand Traverse County’s historic Meyer Farm property, GLIF is a thriving, land-based agricultural training hub that supports the growth and development of aspiring farmers in Northwest Lower Michigan.
GLIF trains new farmers through hands-on experience, provides land access and shared resources to support their growth, and fosters community engagement with regenerative agriculture and conservation.
Resort Ranch Manager / Property Manager
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please send cover letter, resume and references to breathe@oniya.com.
Oniya Ranch is seeking an exceptional Ranch Manager to lead daily operations of our regenerative cattle ranch and luxury retreat property. This is a hands-on, on-site leadership role requiring operational excellence, land stewardship, hospitality-level standards, and the ability to build systems from the ground up.
This is a rare opportunity to join at the foundational stage of our herd development and help shape the future of a regenerative beef-to-consumer program within a high-end retreat and event destination.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIeS
Property & Estate Operations
- Maintain all buildings, barns, lawns, ponds, trails, and facilities to hospitality-level standards
- Manage additional vendors needed in landscaping, construction, and equipment maintenance
- Ensure property readiness for retreats, yoga teacher trainings, private events, and film productions
Regenerative Ranch Management
- Develop and execute land-specific grazing strategies
- Lead herd build-out, genetics planning, and cattle health protocols
- Manage irrigation systems, pastures, fencing, and infrastructure
- Work in concert with manager of horses, cattle, barn cats, and chickens with exceptional care
- Experienced horsemanship and equine care
Beef-to-Consumer Development
- Support the growth of a direct-to-consumer beef program
- Help build streamlined systems for processing, branding, and distribution
- Contribute to creating a culinary-forward, health-conscious ranch experience for guests and consumers of product
Leadership
- Lead with integrity, accountability, and collaborative spirit
- Manage team members and outside contractors effectively
- Maintain a solutions-based, positive presence with staff and guests
Ideal Candidate
- Strong estate/property management background
- Skilled in equipment operation, vehicle maintenance, fencing, irrigation, and light construction
- Proven experience in regenerative ranching and cattle management
- Experience with beef-to-consumer operations preferred
- Detail-oriented with hospitality-level standards
- Emotionally intelligent, steady under pressure, and proactive
- Alcohol-free while on duty
- This is an on-site management role. Evening responsibilities and emergencies are part of the position.
Compensation & Benefits
- On-site housing provided
- Fully paid health insurance
- Two weeks’ vacation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- If you are a grounded leader who values land stewardship, operational excellence, and creating a meaningful guest experience, we invite you to apply.
- On-site housing provided
- Fully paid health insurance
- Two weeks’ vacation
- Very Competitive salary based on experience and alignment
- If you are a grounded leader who values land stewardship, operational excellence, and creating a meaningful guest experience, we invite you to apply.
Oniya Ranch is a 580-acre horse ranch that is the beautiful setting for wellbeing retreats, film set locations, weddings, 3rd-party events, yoga trainings, and liberty horse clinics. We have beautiful grounds that need to be kept in excellence for all of our uses. We are now growing our focus to include a regenerative land management program that includes cattle grazing, flood irrigating, soil health and yield diversification through a unique herd build to support us as well as serve as the start of a health-conscious beef-to-consumer program.
Farm Apprentice
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit the link to view the full job description and apply. You will be asked to provide a cover letter, resume and 3 references.
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Coverdale Farm Preserve features four key enterprises: four-season vegetable production, livestock/poultry husbandry and production, on-farm market, and farm-based education/engagement. The Farm Apprentice is an interdisciplinary, seasonal position involved in each of the four enterprises with a focus on vegetable production and livestock/poultry husbandry and production. The Farm Apprentice program provides comprehensive training/experience to prepare one for service to community through regenerative agriculture. The Farm Apprentice is an integral member of the Farm Team working in coordination with the Site Director/Farm Manager, Vegetable Production Manager, Vegetable Production Assistant, Program Manager, Education & Preschool Coordinator, Education Assistant, Market Team, Seasonal Educators, Seasonal Livestock Team, and Volunteers in the implementation of all aspects of whole-farm operations. The Coverdale Farm Apprentice plays a key role in our work, bringing applicable knowledge and passion to achieve our vision of building an economically robust enterprise that models farming with environmental integrity.
This position reports to: Program Manager
Responsibilities
- Assists Vegetable Production Team in all aspects of annual production plan implementation by completing daily and weekly work lists associated with vegetable production. Scope of this work will include but is not limited to seed propagation, soil maintenance, crop maintenance, planting/cultivation, irrigation management, pest/plant disease control, harvesting/washing/packing of produce, distribution, general upkeep of vegetable production spaces, on-site sales/customer engagement, etc.
- Assists Livestock/Poultry Production Team in all aspects of animal husbandry tasks and adaptive grazing management plan implementation by completing daily and weekly work tasks associated with livestock production. Scope of this work will include but is not limited to general care of chickens, turkeys, cows, goats, and sheep, movement of livestock structures/materials, veterinary appointments, general maintenance of all livestock facilities/pastures, feed management, egg processing/packaging, turkey harvest and distribution, etc.
- Supports and participates in farm-based community engagement activities such as weekend Pick-Your-Own project, education programs, farmer training workshops, farm tours, and special events.
- Supports and participates in weekend on-farm retail market activities including farm product set-up and clean-up, customer engagement, and Market Team education.
- Promotes & supports DelNature’s mission, values, goals, activities, and membership to a wide array of audiences.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or leadership staff.
Qualifications and Experience
- Commitment to and passion for the mission of Delaware Nature Society and Coverdale Farm Preserve.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Post high school work in relevant field preferred.
- Interest in and passion for regenerative agriculture including plant production, animal husbandry and production, customer service, and/or environmental/farm-based education.
- Professional maturity and positive interpersonal skills with friendly attitude.
- Organized, willing to take initiative, think and act proactively to solve problems and assess priorities, and manage a variety of tasks calmly and effectively.
- Flexibility, dependability, critical thinking, decision-making skills, working as part of a team.
- Excellent public relations and communication skills with ease and enthusiasm for talking to individuals of all ages.
- Ability to work as a professional team member in an active, changing environment.
- Clean driving record with a valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with others.
- 18 years of age or older.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work outside for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.
- Participate in hard physical labor for extended periods of time in various weather conditions.
- Lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds and remain physically active throughout the day.
- Ability to move around the work environment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Ability to plan, lead, and participate in farm-based activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings, weather, and terrains.
Hourly rate – $16 / hr. Limited on-site housing, as availability permits. This position ends on December 6, 2026.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – Delaware Nature Society considers candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable federal, state & local laws.
Delaware Nature Society reserves the right to change this job description as conditions change.
Connecting people and nature to create a healthy environment for all through education, conservation, and advocacy.
Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society (DelNature) is a state-wide, non-profit organization that aspires to be inclusive and multicultural, celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity. DelNature delivers hands-on environmental education programming at four sites and throughout the region, in New Castle & Sussex Counties: (New Castle) Ashland Nature Center (HQ), in Hockessin, DE; DuPont Environmental Education Center, in Wilmington, DE; Coverdale Farm Preserve, in Greenville, DE; (Sussex) Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, in Milford, DE. We also manage over 2,000 acres of land including four nature preserves.
DelNature is a state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. We envision Delaware as a place where people view themselves as part of nature and understand that nature is essential for life; recognize the immediacy of addressing environmental issues; and take pride and joy in caring for the natural world.
Equipment and Poultry Manager
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter and three professional references to hr@osgf.org with the subject line “BCCF Equipment & Poultry Manager”. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as we are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please note: applications submitted without cover letters will not be considered.
Oak Spring Garden Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
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OSGF is now accepting applications for one full-time Equipment & Poultry Manager. The selected individual will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all large and small engine machines used at the BCCF, as well as the roughly 200-layer hen flock that is rotationally grazed on pasture surrounding the BCCF Production Fields. This individual will also provide oversight for larger landscape needs within the BCCF’s footprint including invasive species management, mowing/weedeating and general landscape maintenance needs.
This role requires the candidate to be a highly-organized, self-motivated and a responsible person who is excited about small-scale organic farming, growing nourishing food for the local community and being a part of a larger, dynamic operating foundation that is dedicated to connecting people with plants.
The Equipment & Poultry Manager will be expected to also participate in all other general farm operations including bed preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, assisting in CSA pick-ups, and more. The team rotates weekend farm duties on a 6-9-week rotation depending on the time of year, as well as managing CSA pick-ups during the 24-week season from 2pm-5pm on Wednesdays, May-October. There are a few additional events including farm-to-table dinners, Open Days and a fall festival where participation is expected. All additional events where participation is expected are communicated at the beginning of the year so employees can plan accordingly.
Although the schedule can change from week-to-week, the weekly schedule typically models the following:
Monday – Big Harvest Day
Tuesday – Field Work
Wednesday AM – Team splits into smaller groups for various tasks
Wednesday PM – Harvest + Field Work
Thursday – Pantry Donations + Field Work
Friday AM – Polytunnel Maintenance
Friday PM – Harvest + Field Work
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate the BCCF’s 52HP manual tractor to complete a rang of farm-related tasks such as: flail mowing cover crop, tillage, mowing grassy pastures, laying plastic and drip irrigation, scooping and distributing compost and mulch in the farmscape, unloading/moving pallets, and more.
- Operate additional tractors that are used and maintained by OSGF’s Arboriculture, Conservation and Landscape team and ensure timely and professional coordination with them when the need arises.
- Maintain and/or, organize the maintenance of all BCCF equipment
- Operate and train seasonal farm crew on additional BCCF machinery including a BCS walk-behind tractor, weedeaters, leaf blowers, a riding lawnmower, and more.
- Manage the BCCF’s pastured layer flock of approximately 200 hens including moving the chicken coop on a daily to weekly basis, ensuring all chicken care tasks are completed and provide oversight on the general health and vigor of the flock.
- Train and oversee a rotating seasonal farm crew member on landscape responsibilities and pastured poultry care, including daily/weekend maintenance, egg washing, packing and more.
- Communicate regularly with the BCCF Farm Director to determine what tasks need to be prioritized weekly based on equipment, landscape and poultry needs.
- Work closely with the BCCF Farm Director to determine the annual operating budget for equipment/poultry/landscape operations.
- When not working on the responsibilities specified by this role, this individual will work with the rest of the farm team with all general farm operations including: planting, weeding, harvesting, bed preparation, laying compost and mulch, and more.
- Other tasks and projects assigned by the BCCF Farm Director
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-5 years of experience working on a production farm, preferably one that utilizes organic practices.
- Experience working with heavy equipment and ideally with production-focused implements.
- Familiarity working with chickens or willingness to learn and run with it.
- Must be comfortable processing chickens for meat and culling chickens when health issues arise, being the most humane option.
- Demonstrated interest and passion for food and ecologically-focused farming.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of working outside in varied weather conditions (including extreme heat and cold) in a working farm setting.
- Excellent time-management, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Dependable and collaborative team player.
- Ability to do repetitive tasks for long periods of time (e. weeding, mulching, sowing).
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently and thoroughly in every assigned task.
- Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
- Ability to exhibit safe and responsible conduct in outdoor environments.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pound
- Must have a Driver’s License and a reliable method of transportation to and from work.
- A great attitude!
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position works mainly on the BCCF, although occasional work elsewhere on the OSGF property will convey. The Equipment & Poultry Manager must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, in extreme temperatures of Virginia’s ecological environment, and more.
Days can sometimes feel long, even though we keep to an 8-hour day, and the work can be strenuous. For the right individual this work is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling!
Starting salary is dependent on experience. Paid holidays, vacation and sick days are provided, as well as optional health/vision/dental insurance and a 403(b) package.
Schedule: Full-time, permanent position – Monday through Friday (40 hours a week), with some weekend and evening hours.
Location: Upperville, VA; The Oak Spring estate is located in rural northern Virginia, 15 minutes from the nearest town.
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation (“OSGF”) is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation based in Upperville, Virginia with a mission to perpetuate and share Rachel Lambert Mellon’s home, garden, estate and library to serve the public interest. The Foundation is dedicated to inspiring and facilitating scholarship and public dialogue on the history and future of plants, including the culture of gardens and landscapes and the importance of plants for human well-being. For additional information, please visit www.osgf.org.
OSGF is accepting applications for a full-time Equipment & Poultry Manager to work on our Biocultural Conservation Farm (“BCCF”).
Regenerative Grazier
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Email resume, references, and proof of credentials to customercare@hiddencreekfarmllc.com or call 540-690-3610 for more information.
Regenerative Grazier/Herder – Full-Time Position (Immediate Start) Seeking an experienced grazier for a grain-free, Organic-Certified regenerative farm in northern Virginia. Manage 400+ acres of pasture and woodland (plus 200+ leased acres) for multi-species livestock: cattle, sheep, pastured pork, and poultry. Must hold a college degree or accredited grazing program certification; 2+ years in adaptive pasture management (grasses, legumes, forbs) and grain-free livestock nutrition strongly preferred. Goal: Optimization of Soil Health and productivity using livestock. Essential skills, or willingness to learn: low-stress livestock handling, vaccination/healthcare, trailering, machinery operation, and fence/infrastructure maintenance. Direct-to-consumer marketing and sales experience highly valued. Team-oriented, hands-on collaborator required. Direct Report to CEO.
Compensation package is competitive with market and depends on experience, continuing education supported. This is a salaried position, not an hourly position. Farm vehicle available for farm business use. PTO and Holiday (or Holiday equivalent) offered, but individual dependent. Bonus based on performance. Farm does not pay for medical insurance, but contribution to personal payment for medical may be considered as part of the negotiated package. Farm does have Workman’s Comp and holds umbrella insurance for farm structures and equipment. On-farm housing negotiable.
Hidden Creek Farm is a regenerative, Organic and Humane Certified breeding and production farm located in Delaplane, VA, just 50 miles outside of Washington, D.C. Our primary focus is to regenerate and heal Soil, either on our property or on our leased properties, in support of nutrient-dense products and ecosystem balance. We believe first and foremost in mindful stewardship of our lands, livestock, and wildlife in support of health and resilience free from chemical interventions.
The HCF Team is comprised of individuals with varying backgrounds and skills who are all essential to the success of our farming operation, no matter their position. The work environment is hands-on and collaborative, with minimal hierarchy, high levels of independence, emphasis on full and transparent communication, and goal-driven Team members. HCF is a science-based, commercial, diversified regenerative farm where each individual is expected to meet and exceed their goals in service to HCF business, and environmental, vision and mission. HCF is not a hobby farm and is not suited for individuals who prefer an ‘arm-chair management’ or ‘9-5’ work style. Our goals are to change the farming/ranching environment through regenerating Soil, to support the ‘food as medicine’ movement as responsible providers of healthy nutrient-dense proteins and produce, to build a viable and sustainable farming business using responsible regenerative methods, and to champion a regenerative farm-management process that integrates livestock with wildlife with humans with ecosystem health. HCF Team members are passionate, work incredibly hard, and are focused on creating meaningful results in the agricultural space.