Livestock Farmhand

Job overview

The Livestock Farmhand role is onsite in Lincoln, MA, and pays $19–$20 per hour. It is a year-round, part-time position at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, supporting livestock operations and farm-based education programs for Mass Audubon. The farmhand cares for livestock, supports sustainable farm and sanctuary practices, and helps coordinate volunteers and educational interactions. This work contributes to the sanctuary’s farm programs and Mass Audubon’s conservation and nature education mission.

What you'll do

• Feed and clean livestock
• support animal health, veterinary care, births, and health records
• assist with farm product production or sales
• organize supplies and maintain barns, facilities, fencing, pens, and equipment
• support hay production, manure management, rotational grazing, and mobile chicken coops
• work with volunteers
• coordinate with educational staff
• communicate sustainable farming practices to the public
• assist with special events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

livestock farmhand

mass audubon

drumlin farm

lincoln ma

part-time

year-round

large animal care

livestock health

farm-based education

volunteer support

sustainable farming

saturday schedule

$19–$20/hr

paid holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation time and paid holidays.

Why this role

The year-round schedule is approximately nine hours per week on Saturdays, with flexibility for some holidays; the role requires at least two years of large-animal care experience.

About the employer

Mass Audubon is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Animal Production. Sector: 11.