Miller Farm Operations Support Specialist
Company: University of Vermont
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary The UVM Paul Miller Research Complex is hiring a
full time Farm Operations Support Specialist to help with oversight
of the day-to-day operations of the Miller Farm. This position has
a specific focus on supporting the Miller Farm’s dairy operation,
and works collaboratively with the Head Herdsman and the Field and
Farmyard specialist. Duties include maintaining the grounds,
helping promote a safe and healthy work, learning, and research
environment for the university and visitors to the farm. This
position also provides support to UVM CREAM students during moving
animals between barn and milking parlor, oversight of milking
practices and procedures, feeding, animal health checks, and barn
cleaning, and works collaboratively with other members of the
Miller Farm Staff to ensure farm operations run smoothly. Desirable
Qualifications Experience working with large animals in a farm
environment, in particular on dairies or equine operations.
Experience working with college students in an academic environment
is also desirable. General understanding of farm equipment
maintenance, or a willingness to learn, to become an expert in
general equipment maintenance and repair. Other Information This
position is expected to work 40 hours per week, but may require
some overtime based on the farming operations. The Miller Farm is
expected to be staffed 5 am to 5 pm, but work outside of standard
business hours may be expected. Specific work schedule will be
determined at the time of hire.
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