Farm Assistant in Bedminster, New Jersey at Fiddler s Elbow Golf And Country Club Inc

Position: Farm Assistant

Department: Horticulture 

Supervisor: Director of Buildings and Grounds 

Supervises: none 

Classification: FLSA Non-Exempt, Full Time

Position Summary:

The Farm Assistant executes daily operations across the club's agricultural facilities, working farm, and livestock habitats under the guidance of the Director of Buildings and Grounds. This hands-on, full-time role is designed for an individual passionate about sustainable agriculture, animal care, and farm operations. Additionally, this position assists with basic interior and exterior construction, maintenance, and carpentry projects across the property. This outdoor-based role requires high reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to meet luxury property standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assistwith planting, watering, weeding, cultivating, and harvesting various farm crops.
• Support the daily care, feeding, watering, coop/pen cleaning, and egg collection for farm livestock (including chickens, ducks, quails, pigs, and cows).
• Monitor livestock behavior and health daily;immediatelyreport any illnesses, injuries, or dietary concerns to the supervisor.
• Safelyoperatepower tools and construction equipment toassistwith basic interior and exterior construction, carpentry, fencing, and repair projects.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across all farm areas, barns, animal enclosures, and tool storage facilities.
• Contribute to special club events, educational workshops, and outreach activities, including providing photos and context for farm social media posts.
• Represent the property positively and interact respectfully and courteously with club members, guests, staff, and volunteers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working closely with and around various farm animals (poultry, swine, and cattle).
• Competency and safety compliance with hand tools, basic power tools, and light utility equipment.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Prior experience in farming, animal husbandry, landscaping, basic construction, or heavy outdoor labor.

Physical Requirements, Safety & Working Conditions:

• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects weighing 50+ pounds (such as feed bags, hay bales, and building materials).
• Capacity to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods (8+ hours) over uneven, muddy, or sloped terrain.
• Full use of arms and hands to safelyoperatemachinery, power tools, and handle animals gently.
• Continuous outdoor workexposedto variable weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Early morning startsarerequired; flexibility for occasional evening, weekend, or holiday shifts based on animal care or event needs.
• Direct exposure to variable weather, sharp gardening/construction tools, motorized equipment, and livestock (potential for scratches, bites, or kicking).
• All employees must strictly follow safety protocols, wearappropriate PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE), and report unsafe conditionsimmediately.

Why join the Fiddler’s Family?

Benefits for ALL staff members:   

• Competitive pay   
• 2 days off per week      
• Career advancement opportunities within our Club Development and Continuing Education    
• Golf, Paddle/Tennis, and Fitness Privileges   
• Paid Sick Leave   
• PLUM Benefits    
• Annual Summer and Holiday staff events    
• 401(k) Plan, eligibility after 1 year of employment    

Benefits for Full Time Staff Members also include:    

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental and vision package(upon completion of90 dayprobation period)    
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts    
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holiday)    
• Life insurance      
• 401k after 1 year of employment