Farm Work Team Leader – Dairy & Creamery
Gould Farm | Monterey, Massachusetts
Grow food. Build community. Support recovery.
Gould Farm, a nationally recognized therapeutic farming community in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, is seeking a Farm Work Team Leader to join our dynamic farm team.
For more than 100 years, Gould Farm has integrated meaningful work, community life, and mental health recovery. Our working farm is central to this mission, providing opportunities for individuals to build skills, confidence, connections, and a sense of purpose through participation in daily agricultural activities.
About the Position
The Farm Work Team Leader supports daily operations of our diversified farm, with particular emphasis on our dairy and creamery. Working alongside our Farm Manager, fellow staff, and program participants (whom we call guests), this position combines hands-on agricultural work with teaching, mentoring, and community engagement.
Responsibilities include:
- Participating in creamery operations, including milk handling, bottling, cheesemaking, and dairy processing.
- Supporting daily livestock care, including milking, feeding, animal health, and herd management.
- Assisting with rotational grazing, pasture management, fencing, and seasonal farm projects.
- Teaching and mentoring program participants through meaningful, hands-on farm work.
- Maintaining safe, sanitary, and efficient farm and creamery operations.
- Contributing to a collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive community.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who loves farming, enjoys working with people, and believes in the power of meaningful work and community.
Ideal candidates will bring agricultural or livestock experience, an interest in dairy processing and cheesemaking, strong communication skills, and a willingness to teach and learn alongside others. Two to three years of relevant experience is preferred, but we welcome candidates with varied backgrounds and transferable skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay: $20/hour
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
- Generous paid time off and sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Low-cost on-campus housing with utilities
- Generous food benefit
This is a residential position requiring employees to live on campus in subsidized housing when available. The schedule is five days per week and may include one weekend day, with participation in an on-call rotation after six months.
Join Us!
If you’re passionate about sustainable agriculture, dairy farming, and the connection between meaningful work and human well-being, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to hr@gouldfarm.org.
Learn more at www.gouldfarm.org.
Gould Farm is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.