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Ranch Hand

Pompano Beach, FL ยท On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Schedule * Full-Time * Sunday - Thursday * 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pay & Benefits * $18.00-$20.00 per ... Evening feeding of livestock including cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and other farm ...

Ranch Associate

Chesaw, WA ยท On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

* Starting salary - $50,000-75,000/year * Full time employment - start as soon as possible ... Sheep: Dorper/Katahdin cross * Horses: use for work with the livestock * Practice regenerative ...

Ranch Associate

Chesaw, WA ยท On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

* Starting salary - $50,000-75,000/year * Full time employment - start as soon as possible ... Sheep: Dorper/Katahdin cross * Horses: use for work with the livestock * Practice regenerative ...

No after-hours, overnights, or weekends * Full-time or part-time options available * Surgery for ... sheep, pigs, horses, and cows * Farm calls; no large animal emergencies * Basic large animal ...

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How much do full time sheep farm jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time sheep farm in the United States is $50,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are full time sheep farm jobs?

Full time sheep farm jobs involve working on a farm where sheep are raised for wool, meat, or breeding purposes. Employees may be responsible for tasks such as feeding, herding, and caring for sheep, maintaining fences and pastures, assisting with lambing, and keeping health records. These roles can also include general farm maintenance and using farm equipment. Full time positions typically require physical labor, a basic understanding of animal husbandry, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

What are some common challenges faced by workers on a full-time sheep farm, and how can they be managed?

Full-time sheep farm workers often face challenges such as unpredictable weather, physical labor, and managing the health of large flocks. Tasks vary seasonally and can include lambing, shearing, feeding, and maintaining fences or equipment. Overcoming these challenges requires strong time management, adaptability, and teamwork, as well as a good understanding of animal welfare and biosecurity practices. Collaborating closely with other farm staff and communicating effectively with veterinarians or suppliers helps ensure smooth operations and a supportive work environment.

What is the difference between Full Time Sheep Farm vs Part Time Sheep Farm?

AspectFull Time Sheep FarmPart Time Sheep Farm
Work HoursTypically 40+ hours per weekFewer hours, often less than 20 hours per week
CertificationsBasic livestock handling, farm safetySame as full time, but less emphasis
Work EnvironmentOn-site, rural farm settingSame as full time, but with flexible scheduling
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in agricultural farms and sheep husbandryLess common, often for hobby or supplemental income

Full Time Sheep Farm roles involve consistent, full-week work focused on sheep husbandry, requiring standard farm certifications. Part Time Sheep Farm positions offer flexible hours, suitable for those balancing other commitments, but involve similar tasks and environment. The main difference lies in hours worked and commitment level.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full-Time Sheep Farmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full-Time Sheep Farmer, you need practical knowledge of animal husbandry, livestock management, and pasture maintenance, often gained through agricultural education or hands-on experience. Familiarity with farm machinery, sheep-specific health management tools, and record-keeping systems is important. Strong problem-solving, physical stamina, and attention to detail are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining animal welfare, optimizing production, and ensuring the smooth operation of the farm.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Sheep Farm job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,000 per year, or $24 per hour.

Museum-Domestic Farm Interpreter

Horry County, SC

Conway, SC โ€ข On-site

$39K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Salary: $39,389.09 Annually
Location : Conway, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500335
Division: Administration
Department: Museum
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Job Description
The Horry County Museum is a general history museum that focuses on the history, prehistory and natural history of Horry County, South Carolina. The Museum cares for a collection of artifacts and archival material and uses them in exhibits that tell stories of Horry's past. The Museum also hosts family days, tours, and special programs. The L.W. Paul Living History Farm is a living history museum that focuses on the life of farm families in Horry County in the first half of the twentieth century with specific attention given to the 1930s and 1940s. This is done through demonstrations and interpretation of agriculture, domestic skills, and trades. The Farm hosts event days, monthly demonstrations, tours, and programs. The L.W. Paul Living History Farm Domestic Interpreter ensures fulfillment of the daily domestic interpretive programs at the Farm including children's specialty programs, seasonal events, monthly events and adult education programs. The Domestic interpreter maintains proper daily care of gardens, farm yard, and house interior spaces. They train and monitor domestic skills of staff and volunteers. They plan daily historic foodways and other domestic activities. They are cross trained for basic program competency in Farm Agricultural interpretation.
Duties for this Position
  • Provides excellent customer service to museum visitors, whenever interacting with the public, especially children.
  • Manages, demonstrates and interprets the daily domestic interpretive program at the Farm for museum visitors.
  • Develops and conducts demonstrations, hands-on activities and special events for museum guests, during both the general season and for special programs, in the areas of foodways, gardening, textiles, livestock, family and social culture, and household material culture.
  • Leads seasonal education programming at assigned sites, for adults and children, including enrichments, adult education classes, day camp, tour groups and other programs.
  • Develops skill in demonstrating processes and equipment related to early 20th century foodways (open fire cooking /wood stove cooking/food preservation/poultry butchering), domestic house-keeping (sewing, soap making, etc.), textiles, gardening and livestock handling skills.
  • Becomes trained to safely handle Farm livestock, including leading cattle and sheep and milking cows.
  • Maintains and monitors strict safety guidelines for equipment, activities and programs, ensuring safe practices by all site interpreters.
  • Manages use of on-site artifacts according to museum guidelines, conducts assigned site inventories, and notifies Curator when repairs are needed.
  • Reads and understands historical and agricultural source material as provided. Conducts historical and agricultural research when assigned.
  • Dresses in period costuming when interpreting to the public.
  • Maintains approved food and materials handling keeping safety records and program plans.
  • Purchases approved supplies and materials for demonstrations, activities and classes within the parameters of the site/program budget.
  • Conducts routine site upkeep and maintenance including household interiors and equipment, gardening, livestock care and site cleaning, according to museum guidelines. Alerts the Curator when further repairs beyond site staff skill/equipment usage abilities are needed.
  • Becomes comfortable performing routine agricultural site tasks and livestock chores, including working with poultry, pigs, mules, and cattle, including completion of written daily chore report sheets.
  • Trains to safely operate kitchen and maintenance equipment, including but not limited to pressure canners, grist mill, wet/dry vacuums, small tractors.
  • Plans and executes research and behind the scenes preparations for domestic foodways and household project plans including daily foodways, house-keeping, textile, garden programs as well as specialty Foodways programs, and Member Activities. Maintains supply areas and stock for these programs.
  • Trains volunteers and staff in proper foodways, domestic skills and small livestock handling. Monitors and evaluates domestic skill levels in staff and volunteers.
  • Collaborates with other team members to ensure Domestic/Agricultural programs, including livestock care and garden plantings are conducted under museum best practices, budget parameters and museum's agriculture master plan.

Position Minimum Requirements
College degree in history, education, Museum Science, American studies or related field OR equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Previous living history museum experience preferred, with 2-3 years' experience in domestic programming, preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required; along with strong supervisory, management and program planning skills. Experience working with volunteers, preferred. Must be able to master historical information and techniques with ability to train others. Must possess enthusiasm for working with the general public (especially children), including superior customer service skills. Must excel in working with groups of children. Ability to perform physical tasks needed to authentically re-create the activities of a working farm required. Work environment requires standing for long periods of time, working in heat, and contact with livestock. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekend days.
Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check, must possess valid driver's license.
Retirement:
  • Participate in the South Carolina State Retirement System with strong employer contributions (SCRS or PORS).
  • Take advantage of optional retirement saving through tax-favored 401(k)/457 accounts to further secure your future.

Health & Insurance:
  • Employer-funded health and dental insurance, plus employer-funded Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Basic Life Insurance coverage.
  • Vision coverage and additional insurance options available for employees and dependents.

Wellness:
  • Prioritize your well-being with total access to our Wellness Center, free gym, wellness incentives, and employee-family counseling via EAP.

Paid Leave & Holidays:
  • Benefit from generous paid leave accruals that grow over time, plus 13 paid holidays.