Farm Support Coordinator

Summary

Join Vital Farms as a Farm Support Coordinator and oversee farm activities, providing support and coaching to our extensive network of farmers and crew members. You will ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices, coaching farmers to be effective, efficient, and profitable. This role requires expertise in Vital Farms' standards, collaboration with farmers to address critical issues, and daily communication with the support team. Travel to various farms is necessary to provide on-site support and build relationships with farmers. Data analysis and goal setting are crucial for guiding farmers towards best practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Be located in the Buffalo, Missouri or greater Springfield, Missouri area
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Business or Agriculture Management or equivalent work experience
• Have 1-2 years of experience working in animal production
• Be able to analyze data and draw conclusions which lead to action
• Be able to set goals and work diligently to accomplish them
• Have the ability to travel daily as needed, including overnight, to farms, production facilities, company/team meetings, and other business needs
• Have the ability to travel 10% for company onboarding, team meetings and other business needs
• Be proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Have knowledge of the poultry industry & Certified Humane standards
• Possess a passion for ethically-sourced, nutritious food and purpose-driven brands
• Understand the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own
• Believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of
• Strive to improve yourself and others each day
• Seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table
• Not be afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations

Benefits

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave)
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1
• Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
• Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts
• Fun team SWAG
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth