Job: Farm Team Member

Job: Farm Team Member

Gould Farm
P.O. Box 157
100 Gould Road
Monterey, MA 01245

Phone:413-528-1804
Fax:413-645-1022
Website:gouldfarm.org

Company Description:

Founded in 1913, Gould Farm is a residential therapeutic community in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts that supports adults living with serious mental health challenges.

Gould Farm’s program integrates meaningful work, community living, and clinical care in an open, non-institutional setting. Guests participate in real work across the Farm’s operations—agriculture, food production, land stewardship, and social enterprises—while receiving individualized clinical support that promotes recovery, responsibility, and connection. Work is central to the therapeutic model and is understood as a powerful tool for healing, growth, and belonging.

More than a century after its founding, Gould Farm continues to evolve in response to changing needs in behavioral health while remaining deeply rooted in its core values of dignity, mutual respect, and shared community life.

To learn more about Gould Farm, visit www.gouldfarm.org.

Please submit applications through BerkshireJobs.com or directly to hr@gouldfarm.org.

Job Title:
Farm Team Member
Salary Range:	Location:
$20.00 - $22.00 Per Hour	Monterey
Job Type:	Category:
Full Time	Agriculture
Education Level:	Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred	2+ Preferred
Description:
GOULD FARM Farm Work Team Leader Position Summary Join a dynamic team dedicated to healing, recovery, and reimagining mental health treatment. Reporting to the Farm Manager, the Farm Work Team Leader supports daily farm operations, including animal care, pasture management, and dairy processing, with particular emphasis on creamery operations. As part of a multidisciplinary team, this position creates meaningful work opportunities for guests, supporting skill development, confidence, and personal growth through participation in the daily life of the farm. The Work Team Leader helps maintain a safe, productive, and welcoming environment while advancing Gould Farm's commitment to regenerative agriculture and community. Primary Responsibilities Work Program & Guest Support Teach, coach, and support guests through meaningful work assignments, adapting activities to individual skills and abilities. Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork, learning, and personal growth. Provide orientation, training, and supervision to guests and volunteers in safe work practices. Collaborate with farm staff, clinical staff, and other work teams to support guest goals and community participation. Farm & Creamery Operations Participate in daily creamery operations, including milk handling, bottling, cheesemaking and other dairy processing activities. Maintain food safety, sanitation, equipment, and production records in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations. Train and support guests in creamery activities, promoting safe practices and meaningful participation. Provide daily livestock care, including milking, feeding, cleaning, animal health monitoring, and assistance with veterinary care and calving. Support rotational grazing and pasture management, including livestock movement, fencing, and seasonal farm maintenance. Safely operate and maintain farm equipment and assist with other agricultural activities, including the beef operation, as needed. Team & Community Responsibilities Participate in farm team meetings, staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training. Communicate and collaborate with other teams, community members, and outside partners as needed. Participate in community activities and events. Work a five-day schedule that may include one weekend day and participate in the on-call rotation after six months of employment. Qualifications Experience or interest in dairy processing, cheesemaking, or creamery operations is especially desirable. Two to three years of agricultural, livestock, dairy, or related experience is preferred. Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising others, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe equipment operation, or willingness to learn. Ability to perform the physical demands of farm work, including outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Commitment to Gould Farm’s mission, values, and therapeutic community. Residency Requirement: This position requires living at Gould Farm in subsidized employer-provided housing. If housing is unavailable at the time of hire, the employee must agree to relocate when suitable housing becomes available. Commitment to Diversity Gould Farm is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and welcoming community. We value diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives and encourage candidates who share our commitment to apply. Compensation & Benefits Starting at $20 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, generous paid time off and sick leave, 401(k), low-cost on-campus housing with utilities, and a generous food benefit. To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at hr@gouldfarm.org.
Requirements:
Qualifications Experience or interest in dairy processing, cheesemaking, or creamery operations is especially desirable. Two to three years of agricultural, livestock, dairy, or related experience is preferred. Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising others, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe equipment operation, or willingness to learn. Ability to perform the physical demands of farm work, including outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Commitment to Gould Farm’s mission, values, and therapeutic community. Residency Requirement: This position requires living at Gould Farm in subsidized employer-provided housing. If housing is unavailable at the time of hire, the employee must agree to relocate when suitable housing becomes available.