Assistant Dairy Farm Manager Position Available In [Unknown county], Pennsylvania

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Job Title:

Assistant Dairy Farm Manager

Location:

PA, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

Company:

Delaware Valley University

Industry Sector:

Production/Farming

Industry Type:

Education and Extension

Career Type:

Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm

Job Type:

Full Time

Minimum Years Experience Required:

1

Salary:

$55,0000
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Career Type:

Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm

Country:

USA
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Delaware Valley University is accepting candidates for Assistant Dairy Farm Manager on our Dairy Farm.
About the

University:

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master’s degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country’s top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.
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Position:

The Assistant Dairy Farm Manager will assist and work with the Dairy Superintendent in the operation and management of the dairy facility. Provide leadership in the absence of the superintendent. Carry out standards set forth by DVU and the superintendent in the area of breeding, feeding, milking, and management. Assist and support classroom and laboratory education programs that directly involve the dairy barn. Assist and be on duty for special events. Direct and supervise student employees. Assist with management and maintenance of the dairy facility. Work to reach goals set forth regarding management of feeding, breeding, production, and heifer raising. This position is a great developmental opportunity for someone who wants to learn how to run a Diary Farm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Breeding, feeding, milking, and maintaining dairy animals Supervising students in all aspects of the dairy Daily maintenance, fixing machinery, upgrading the facility
Purchasing feed and other supplies Office paperwork, timecards, etc.
Assisting faculty with education and special events Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good animal-handling skills and an understanding of animal welfare and health issues
Knowledge of farm equipment operations and maintenance
Technical/practical dairy farming skills/qualifications
Some veterinarian skills (IV, administering drugs, and shots)
Ability to drive a livestock truck and trailer
Problem solving skills (the ability to handle unexpected situations)
Reliable (dependable and consistent)
Obtain a medical card

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Must have 1-3 years of directly related experience

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution (restrictions apply)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

High noise environment
High dust, dirt, grease environment
Alternative work schedule (every other weekend and some holidays)
Exposure to moving machinery
Exposure to chemicals
Outdoor exposure to weather
Requires protective devices
Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more
Climbing ladders and scaffolds & silos
Using tools requiring high dexterity Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

Job Post Date:

06/25/25
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