Seasonal Livestock Farm Hand – Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming

Last Updated On: febrero 9th, 2026 at 03:58PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
362 Glynwood Road
Cold Spring, New York, 10516

Primary Contact: Carmela Frattellone
Primary Phone:
    Type: Office
    Number: 845-265-3338x109
    Email: cfrattellone@glynwood.org

Website: https://www.glynwood.org/job-opportunities

Internship information

General Farm Description: For more than 25 years, Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming has been dedicated to growing a regional food system in New York's Hudson Valley while serving as a model for equitable food system revitalization across the country. Our approach is comprehensive—we support the entire value chain for local, regeneratively grown food: from the soil, to farmers, to markets, to all of our neighbors' tables, with a steadfast emphasis on food access and equity. Through strategic collaboration with an extensive network of over 200 farms and community partners, we advance local food production while ensuring more people in our region have access to healthy, fresh food. Our work feeds four integrated core strategies that uplift the health and vitality of the Hudson Valley's food system: training and supporting the next generation of regenerative farmers; providing local food for every table; cultivating climate-resilient solutions for small and mid-scale farms; and fostering markets and movements to improve regional resilience. This integrated approach has helped New York's Hudson Valley become nationally recognized as a region doing food system work well, demonstrating what's possible when communities invest in building equitable, sustainable food systems from the ground up.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 03/01/2026
Internship Ends: 12/31/2026
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: 02/20/2026
Minimum Length of Stay: 10 months

Internship Details:

Job Summary:

This is a seasonal hands-on position to assist the Livestock team with daily chores related to pasture management, fencing, and animal care. The position will be from March to December 2026.  On a daily basis, the Livestock Farm Hand takes direction from the Farm Director, Livestock Operation and Farm Outreach and the Assistant Livestock Manager, and works with others on all aspects of Glynwood’s livestock operation.

As a nonprofit that derives the majority of its funding from charitable contributions, Glynwood believes in fostering a culture of philanthropy among supporters, staff, board, volunteers and program participants. As with all Glynwood employees, the Livestock Farm Hand will be called upon regularly to offer testimonials communicating the impact of their work and/or participate in storytelling projects led by the development and communications team.

 

Essential Job Duties 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Livestock handling, fencing, and moving animals in pastures
• Assist with veterinary care and treatment of sick and injured animals as well as regular preventative care
• Assist with hoof trimming, tagging, shearing, and other animal care chores
• Assist with livestock record keeping
• Transporting animals to the processing facility with a trailer
• Assist with pasture management, including mowing and brush clearing
• Set up, move, repair, and store fencing
• Assist with implementing agroforestry practices

 

Supervisory Responsibility

The position may supervise volunteer crews and apprentices in pasture maintenance tasks, fencing, and moving animals with the approval of the Farm Director, Livestock Operation and Farm Outreach. 

 

Work Environment

Most of the work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

 

Physical Demands

This is a physically active role.  The Livestock Farm Hand must be able and willing to:

• • Lift and move small animals

• Herd large animals safely and effectively

• • Lift and move 50+ lb hay bales and bags of feed
  • Muck the barn

• Perform other physical activities as needed for performance of livestock work

• Work steadily outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind. (Working outdoors is not required when conditions are hazardous to human health)

• Own appropriate attire for physical activities (durable clothing and shoes, sun protection) 

 

Travel and Weekend Work

Occasional day trips transporting livestock or to work at other Glynwood sites.  This position is required to work weekends.

 

Regular Work Hours:  Thursday – Monday, Typically 7:30 am – 4:30 pm with one hour unpaid lunch.  

 

Compensation:  $21.78 – $24 per hour depending on experience.  

 

To Apply:  Use this link to apply.  

Educational Opportunities: none

Skills Desired: Lift and move small animals Herd large animals safely and effectively Lift and move 50+ lb hay bales and bags of feed Muck the barn Perform other physical activities as needed for performance of livestock work Work steadily outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind. (Working outdoors is not required when conditions are hazardous to human health) Own appropriate attire for physical activities (durable clothing and shoes, sun protection)

Meals: no

Stipend: Hourly rate of $21.78 - $24.00 depending upon experience

Housing: no

Preferred method of Contact: email