Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand at Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming – Cold Spring, New York

Job Description

Job Title: Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand

Reports To: Livestock Manager

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time

Length of Employment: June - December 2026

Regular Work Hours: Thursday - Monday, typically 7:30am-4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch

Compensation: $23 - $26/hr DOE

Date Created/Last Updated: April 2026

Location: Cold Spring, NY

The Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Summary:

This is a hands-on position to assist the Livestock team with daily chores related to pasture management, fencing, and animal care. On a daily basis, the Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand takes direction from the Livestock Manager and works with others on all aspects of Glynwood’s livestock operation.

As a nonprofit that derives the majority of its funding from charitable contributions, Glynwood believes in fostering a culture of philanthropy among supporters, staff, board, volunteers and program participants. As with all Glynwood employees, the Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand will be called upon regularly to offer testimonials communicating the impact of their work and/or participate in storytelling projects led by the development and communications team.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Livestock handling, fencing, and moving animals in pastures

Assist with veterinary care and treatment of sick and injured animals as well as regular preventative care

Assist with hoof trimming, tagging, shearing, and other animal care chores

Assist with livestock record keeping

Transporting animals to the processing facility with a trailer

Assist with pasture management, including mowing and brush clearing

Set up, move, repair, and store fencing

Assist with implementing agroforestry practices

Competencies

Attention to detail and organized around performing tasks safely, without supervision, and as part of a team

Ability to operate a truck and basic farm equipment safely and effectively

Experience driving a trailer, operating a skid steer and tractor preferred

Basic carpentry skills a plus

Ability to perform outdoor physical labor in all weather conditions

Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently

Interest in regenerative agriculture, pasture-based livestock systems, and animal welfare

Experience handling all classes of livestock

Ability to work with Glynwood employees in a collegial manner

Supervisory Responsibility

The position may supervise volunteer crews and apprentices in pasture maintenance tasks, fencing, and moving animals with the approval of the Livestock Manager or the Farm Director, Livestock Operation and Farm Outreach.

Administrative Responsibility

Participate in regular team check-in and/or working group meetings

Request time off via online application

Attend trainings in administrative procedures as required

Attend safety training as required

Work Environment

Most of the work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Demands

This is a physically active role. The Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand must be able and willing to:

Lift and move small animals

Herd large animals safely and effectively

Lift and move 50+ lb hay bales and bags of feed

Muck the barn

Perform other physical activities as needed for performance of livestock work

Work steadily outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind. (Working outdoors is not required when conditions are hazardous to human health)

Own appropriate attire for physical activities (durable clothing and shoes, sun protection)

Travel and Weekend Work

Occasional day trips transporting livestock or to work at other Glynwood sites. This position is required to work weekends.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED

At least 6 months of experience on a production livestock operation

Operation of basic farm equipment

Preferred Education and Experience

Training and experience handling a variety of livestock species

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Affinity for Glynwood’s mission

Valid US Driver License in good standing

Provable eligibility to work in the US

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.