Tufts University
Farm Supervisor - Department of Animal Resources
N.Grafton, Massachusetts · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- The farm at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is an integral unit of the Department of Animal Resources. Farm staff maintain teaching, research, and production herds of many common agricultural species including cattle and small ruminants. In addition to providing an opportunity for hands-on instruction and skill development of students enrolled in the
- professional DVM curriculum, farm staff manage 60 acres of pasture, produce hay and corn sileage on an additional 100 acres of land, and manage the waste produced by Cummings School's Hospital for Large Animals.
Responsibilities
- The Farm Supervisor coordinates the activities of farm staff (currently consisting of two full-time employees) to provide and care for agricultural species such as cattle and small ruminants, which support the teaching and research needs of Cummings School faculty and students.
- The Farm Supervisor manages farm resources including labor, equipment, and budget to meet the teaching and research goals of the school.
- The Farm Supervisor collaborates with both the Farm Director and the Director of Animal Resources to develop and implement management plans and strategies, including collaboration on the budgeting process.
- As a working supervisor, the Farm Supervisor oversees management of all species and performs daily activities as needed.
- Work with the Farm Director to develop and implement goals for feeding, breeding, and husbandry of cattle and small ruminants.
- Research liaison and support - Oversee and manage the care of research animals and support on-farm research projects.
- Collect biological specimens, provide analgesic and post-procedural care, and perform other technical procedures as needed (following the provision of training).
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
- 7-10 years Experience working on / managing a commercial farm operation
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
- Experience operating farm equipment
- Manage the bedding waste produced by the Hospital for Large Animals and perform daily activities as required.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as agriculture or animal science.
- Experience with equipment maintenance and basic repairs
- Minimum $30.65, Midpoint $36.40, Maximum $42.30
- generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Skills
- The farm at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is an integral unit of the Department of Animal Resources.
Compensation
- Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits
- Oversee animal health care needs including breeding, parturition, newborn management, preventative medicine programs, and maintenance of on-farm medical records.
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