College of the Atlantic's Peggy Rockefeller Farm - Livestock

College of the Atlantic's Peggy Rockefeller Farm is hiring several summer livestock employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Feeding and daily care of livestock (sheep, cattle, swine and poultry).
• On farm poultry processing on slaughter days (typically 1x/week).
• Egg washing and packing.
• Implementation of the rotational grazing system plan as overseen by the supervisor.
• Fence line construction, repairs and maintenance.
• Package and delivery of farm goods to wholesale and retail outlets.
• Assist with farm cleaning and maintenance. Tasks may range from cleaning the workshop spaces to cutting brush along the property edges.
• Use all tools, equipment and vehicles safely and conscientiously. Keep all work areas clean and organized.
• Arrive on time and give ample notice of requests for time off.
• Maintain constructive communication with all members of the crew.

Compensation:

$17/hr. All crew receive a 15% discount on the retail price of our farm products. Opportunities for free produce and meat available periodically throughout the season. Off-farm, shared housing is available for rent through the college. The apartment is shared with other farm crew members.

Approximate Employment dates:

June 1st -August 30th 2026

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm and passion for sustainable agriculture, food justice and agriculture
• education.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and productively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Interest in on-farm poultry slaughter and processing.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Commitment to working the whole season (approximately June 1st 2026 - August 31st 2026).

Preferred:

• At least one season working on a commercial livestock production farm
• and/or six months of outdoor work experience. (Farming, gardening, landscape ,other outdoor work etc.)
• Last updated Jan 2025 AN and C

Link to the Job Application: https://forms.gle/UUADdg2fzmvnjxg38