Farm Assistant

JOB TITLE: Farm Assistant

FULL TIME or PART TIME: Part Time ($17.00 - $19 per hour)

REGULAR or TEMPORARY: Regular

REPORTS TO: Facilities and Land Manager

LEVEL: Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the Facilities and Land Manager with all aspects of Hard Bargain farm, including animal care, fences, and barnyard grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 

Primary Role(s): 

Assist with animal management and care to include assessing the health and safety of the animals, milking, and barnyard cleaning. Provide evening and morning animal feeding and care as scheduled.

Keep equipment in good working order. Communicates challenges and issues to, and work with the Facilities and Land Manager, on appropriate solutions.

Help to coordinate and execute installation, repair and maintenance of fences and farm buildings as needed under the supervision of the Facilities and Land Manager. 

Help maintain the general barnyard through mowing, weeding, and pruning.

Secondary role(s): 

Participate in public and private events, as necessary.

Participate in staff development, including staff meetings and training.
 

SCOPE OF WORK 

Work takes place at Hard Bargain Farm in Accokeek, MD.  Work is highly physical and active, conducted mainly outdoors in all types of weather.  Must possess the ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
 

CENTER FUNCTIONS

Professional Standards of Conduct

Exhibit teamwork and cooperation by sharing knowledge, coordinating duties with other staff, and demonstrating the willingness to assist others as needed.

Dress appropriately, use time wisely and meet deadlines.

Treat staff members, students, teachers, partners and visitors with courtesy and respect. 

Initiate and respond positively to suggestions for improving service.

Promote and support the values and mission of Ferguson Outdoor Learning Center in all outreach and visitor contact.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

High School Diploma and/or 1-3 years of experience with sustainable agriculture, animal care and management, and farming. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based structure, with flexibility under shifting deadlines. Excellent oral, written and record-keeping skills. 

HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to apply@fergusonfoundation.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Female / Disabled / Veteran
 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.