Farm Support Coordinator (Walnut Ridge, Arkansas)

Vital Farms•Walnut Ridge, AR

15h•$50,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

The Farm Support Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing farm activities, providing support and coaching to our extensive network of farmers, crew members, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. The crew member will coach our Farmers to be as effective, efficient, and profitable as they can be. Additionally, this individual is dedicated to the well-being of the animals in our care, and who is fiercely committed to improving the lives of everyone they work with.

Requirements

Due to travel requirement for this role, the ideal candidate must be located near Walnut Ridge, AR or the surrounding area.
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Business or Agriculture Management or equivalent work experience preferred
1-2 years of experience working in animal production desirable
Knowledge of poultry industry & Certified Humane standards preferred
Able to analyze data and draw conclusions which lead to action
Able to set goals and work diligently to accomplish them
Ability to travel daily as needed, including overnight, to farms, production facilities, company/team meetings, and other business needs
Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
You bring a big ol’ helping of passion for ethically-sourced, nutritious food and purpose-driven brands .
You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
You give a sht – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsht behind and have honest conversations.

Responsibilities

Become an expert on Vital Farms’ standards to ensure that all animal welfare standards are maintained.
Collaborate with Farmers to get ahead of consumption issues, mortality, thin shells, yolk colors, and any other critical issues that could impact our farmers.
Listen to Farmer’s needs and concerns and diplomatically solve challenges.
Communicate daily with our Farmer Support team, staying in close contact with other crew members to learn and share best practices.
Travel to different farms as necessary to support Farmers in your span of care.
Proactively get to know the details and backgrounds of the Farmers you work with, understanding where they’re coming from and what they’re struggling with; finding different ways to achieve better outcomes.
Support our Farmers with different questions and situations as they arise.
Hold Farmers accountable, helping them understand what adjustments need to be made so they can be more productive, more profitable, and always audit-ready.
Leverage performance data to guide Farmers on best practices, ensuring they meet our rigorous guidelines in animal welfare, including but not limited to proper nutrition, sanitation, pasture rotation, temperature regulations, and more.
Generate insights on farm performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities.