Seasonal Restoration Grazing Technician

MNL•Fergus Falls, MN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Seasonal Restoration Grazing Technician to support grazing operations in the Fergus Falls, MN region. Seasonal employment runs from May through September. This is a field-based role focused on livestock care, fencing setup, and supporting daily grazing operations across multiple sites. Work is performed outdoors and often independently, with regular movement between grazing locations. Schedules are generally weekday-based, with occasional early mornings, extended hours, or weekend work depending on grazing needs and site conditions.

Requirements

Experience with livestock handling, especially sheep.
Experience or interest in agriculture, ecological restoration, or land management.
Ability to work independently and follow detailed plans or instructions.
Ability to safely operate equipment commonly used in agricultural or land management work. Experience with tractors, UTVs, trucks & trailers preferred.
Comfort working outdoors in variable weather and remote field environments.
Strong communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.

Nice To Haves

Training in holistic management or holistic planned grazing preferred.
Experience working with electric fencing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily feeding, watering, and health checks for sheep.
Assist with moving livestock between paddocks based on grazing plans.
Monitor animals for signs of illness, injury, or stress and communicate concerns.
Support safe loading, unloading, and transport of livestock between sites.
Set up, monitor, and maintain electric fencing/netting and water systems.
Assist with paddock setup and rotational grazing management.
Support vegetation management activities such as mowing or brush control as needed.
Assist with basic ecological monitoring to support project goals.
Operate equipment such as tractors, UTVs/ATVs, mowers, and handheld tools.
Perform basic equipment maintenance and identify issues when they arise.
Assist with transporting equipment, materials, and trailers.
Maintain work logs and communicate regularly to support daily operations.