Livestock Manager

Farms Work Wonders Corporation • Wardensville, WV

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About The Position

Lewis Farm is seeking a mission-driven Livestock Manager to lead and evolve its livestock operation. The role owns the full livestock production cycle, including herd or flock management, animal care, processing, post-harvest handling, and food flow to the market and restaurant. The manager is also responsible for the department’s financial performance and for maintaining effective farm operations. The position is intended to grow toward a Livestock Director role as the position and the right candidate develop.

The role includes mentoring local youth who participate in the farm’s Junior Crew program. The Livestock Manager models intentional and careful animal husbandry and helps youth learn about pasture management, feeding programs, processing, and record keeping. The position reports to the Enterprise Director.

This is a full-time, exempt position expected to work at least 40 hours per week over five days, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and some government holidays. The annual salary starts at $43,000. The position is based at Lewis Farm in Wardensville, West Virginia; applicants must be willing and able to commute there if necessary.

Requirements

• At least one season of experience on a production vegetable farm.
• Comfort utilizing machinery, including tractor implements and a BCS walk-behind tractor.
• Familiarity with crop planning, pest management, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to commute to Wardensville, West Virginia, if necessary.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, seeking feedback, and applying what is learned.
• Ability to coach and develop others, lead by example, and provide clear, useful feedback.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a busy, dynamic environment while maintaining quality.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take accountability for standards.
• Ability to build, refine, and improve operational systems.
• Commitment to quality, cleanliness, and careful stewardship of tools, materials, and workspaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full livestock production cycle, from herd or flock management and animal care through processing and post-harvest handling.
• Manage food flow to the farm’s market and restaurant.
• Manage the financial performance of the livestock department.
• Maintain effective day-to-day farm operations.
• Mentor and develop youth participating in the farm’s Junior Crew program.
• Teach and model pasture management, feeding programs, processing, and record keeping.
• Continuously improve systems by incorporating feedback, frustrations, and observations.
• Set and uphold standards for quality, cleanliness, attention to detail, and care of tools, materials, and spaces.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off structure.
• Bereavement leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Optional health, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance.
• Discount on items in the market.
• Short-term limited housing assistance may be available for employees relocating for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed