Senior Manager Dairy Program

Senior Manager of the Dairy Program

About Wolfe's Neck Center

Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment (WNC) is a fast-growing nonprofit organization based on a campus of over 600 acres of coastal farmland in Freeport, Maine. Our work is dedicated to creating a world where agriculture and food systems support farmer viability, thriving ecosystems, and vibrant communities. Through regenerative farming demonstration and training, innovative research, and collaborations, Wolfe's Neck Center works to advance agriculture - on our own farm, regionally, and nationally - to accelerate holistic change in food systems and mitigate the effects of a changing climate.

In 2015, Wolfe's Neck Center established its organic dairy program, which is part of the direct farm supply for Stonyfield Organic and serves as a testing ground for new management technologies and techniques, while also training the next generation of farmers in rotational grazing and regenerative and organic agricultural systems. Wolfe's Neck Center also operates 3 acres of fruit and vegetable production, as well as several integrated small livestock systems.

WNC's Dairy Program is part of the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA), an accredited National Apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting to the Director of Farmer Training & Partnerships and participating in WNC's Program Leadership Team, the Senior Manager of the Dairy Program is responsible for the overall management of Wolfe's Neck Center's organic dairy and cattle operations, ensuring herd health, milk quality, pasture productivity, and farm viability. The position also serves as the lead mentor and supervisor for the on-site Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program, helping train the next generation of grazing dairy farmers.

This role will provide day-to-day leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for pasture‑based dairy and livestock programs, working collaboratively with farm colleagues to advance the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Wolfe's Neck Center. This oversight helps to ensure efficient farm operations, strong team communication, high standards of animal care, and alignment with organizational priorities and regenerative agriculture practices.

• Oversee daily operations of the organic dairy and cattle enterprises
• Lead grazing and pasture management for the milking herd, including rotational grazing strategies
• Develop and implement grazing plans, feeding strategies, and animal nutrition programs in collaboration with nutritionists and farm staff
• Manage all aspects of herd health, including preventative care, disease monitoring, treatment protocols, and coordination with veterinarians
• Oversee breeding and reproductive programs, including heat detection, artificial insemination (AI), calving management, and replacement planning
• Ensure high standards of animal welfare, calf care, and nutrition
• Monitor milk production, milk quality, and herd performance to meet operational and production goals
• Supervise milking procedures and protocols to ensure excellence in hygiene, animal care, milk quality, and operational efficiency

Dairy Farm Operations & Resource Management

• Direct day-to-day farm operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive dairy and livestock systems
• Manage feed inventory, feeding schedules, and ration implementation
• Oversee pasture, forage, and land management activities that support grazing-based dairy production
• Work with the Farming Operations team to ensure proper maintenance, sanitation, and functionality of the milking parlor, barns, fencing, farm infrastructure, and equipment
• Operate and oversee the safe use of farm machinery and equipment, including tractors, skid steers, and related implements
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and farm inputs to support operational needs
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and farm performance

Team Leadership, Training & Workforce Development

• Recruit, hire, supervise, schedule, and mentor dairy staff and up to four DGA apprentices
• Lead the on-site DGA…