On-Farm Employment
J & L Green Farm, located in Edinburg VA is taking applications for a few specific roles in our operation.
Position: Farm Manager
As our farm has grown we are looking for a farm manager. This is for an individual/couple/family enthused to play a key role in the growth of regenerative livestock management in America and being on the edge of innovation. The manager would be responsible for all operations at their site and coordinating with leadership and staffers for long term objectives and day to day activities. Livestock would include cattle, swine (sows, piglets - finished) and poultry. This position is open to experienced persons only. Applicants should have several years experience in livestock management, equipment operation and leadership.
This role includes but is not limited to responsibility of the following:
- Daily feeding and management of animals.
- Management of livestock in accordance with J & L standards.
- Team leadership with a variable sized staff.
- Operations activities in support of livestock enterprises.
- Coordinating and leading poultry processing team.
- Coordinating with managers of other sites.
- On call for emergency situations.
Applicant requirements: Open to men & women of all legal working ages & status. 2+ years experience with livestock, poultry and equipment. Experience with birthing livestock is a plus. Personal transportation & drivers license. Experienced with basic farm equipment. Ability to work outdoors. Ability to work alone or with one other person for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 50lbs + on a regular basis. Ability to set & govern your own schedule, start & finish times to accomplish the mission. Ability to communicate with leadership & others on the team in detail about tasks & operational scheduling & logistics. High level of attunement to the needs of livestock and ability to render such care as needed. Basic google doc and sheet ability.
Housing: This position includes housing in a shared on farm home for individuals. Staffers have a private room with a shared common area and kitchen. For a family a private residence is available. (Additional details provided to qualified applicants)
Compensation: Competitive salary to journeyman trades. Weekly store allowance for meats & eggs.
Start Date: Can be filled immediately through the first half of 2025.
Annual PTO Health insurance: No
Workers Comp: Yes
Position: Farm operations staffer
A general labor role on our farm, applicants should have a passion for outdoor work, livestock and a high degree of personal responsibility, care and attention.
This role includes but is not limited to responsibility of the following:
- Daily feeding and management of animals.
- Working with other members of the team to accomplish tasks
Applicant requirements: Open to men & women of all legal working ages & status. Under 18 does not qualify for this role. Drivers license. Experience with farm equipment a plus. Ability to work outdoors. Ability to work alone or with one other person for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 50lbs + on a regular basis. Ability to govern your own schedule, start & finish times to accomplish the mission. Ability to communicate with leadership & others on the team in detail about tasks & operational scheduling & logistics. High level of attunement to the needs of livestock and ability to render such care as needed.
Housing: This position includes housing in a shared on farm home. Staffers have a private room with a shared common area and kitchen.
Compensation: Salary based, starts at $3500 a month, raises with experience. Weekly allowance for meats & eggs.
Start Date: April 1, 2025 (with commitment through the end of October 2025 at minimum)
Health insurance: No
Workers Comp: Yes