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College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

Manager, Fairchild Dairy Research and Teaching Center

The NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire seeks the next manager and leader for the UNH Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center. This position oversees the farm’s operations, finances, personnel, and facilities to ensure excellence in animal care, infrastructure management, and daily farm functions. The manager supervises full-time staff and student employees, coordinates research projects, teaching activities, and outreach events, and works closely with faculty, Extension professionals, staff, industry partners, and vendors.

A particular priority is supporting the success of the UNH CREAM program and facilitating the farm’s teaching and research mission. Through strong leadership, a commitment to human and animal safety, respectful collaboration, and effective resource management, the manager will help advance research that supports New Hampshire’s dairy industry, provide impactful hands-on education for future food system professionals, and strengthen UNH’s reputation as a leader in dairy science, innovation, and workforce development.

To apply, please use the link: bit.ly/fairchild-manager

• Provide overall leadership of the facility and the many diverse groups of stakeholders (researchers, instructors, students, student workers, residents, visitors, internal and external vendors and partners) who use and support the facility to meet the research, teaching, and engagement missions of UNH.
• Ensure that there is a collegial,communications-driven,and supportive culture of work that ensures that all those who use and visit the facility are welcomed and productive.
• Supervise full time employees, student workers, and adjunct staff.
• Be an active participant in regular meetings with other farm managers.
• Work with the NHAES operations manager to oversee the facility’s budget and provide responsible fiscal leadership.
• Work with the NHAES Director to identify, plan, and execute strategic investments to ensure long-term sustainability of the facility and its operations.

• Oversee the overall standards and protocols for animal care, healthcare, and data logging, ensuring that they follow industry best practices, align with UNH IACUC requirements and USDA requirements, and are coordinated with the UNH Attending Veterinarian.
• Identify and participate in continuing education of animal health and care and actively incorporate new knowledge and practices into the facility’s standard operating procedures.
• With the assistant manager, manage herd health and breeding.
• Provide training and instruction to staff, student workers, students, and others in identifying animal care issues and managing them.
• Ensure that veterinary supplies and records are regularly maintained, checked, ordered, and disposed of properly.

• Participate in daily facility cleaning and animal feeding and milking chores.
• Ensure effective milk and animal sales.
• Working with UNH Farm Services, ensure effective manure management.
• Working with UNH Farm Services, ensure effective seasonal delivery and storage of feed.
• Ensure that there are sufficient student and adjunct staff employees and student residents to ensure effective farm operations.

• Track and conduct preventative maintenance on farm machinery and infrastructure.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal (UNH Facilities, UNH Farm Services) partners and external vendors to ensure timely and effective repairs of facilities and equipment.
• Ensure that farm, office, and student living facilities meet safety, comfort, and presentability standards for employees; faculty, staff, and students; residents; and visitors.