Campus Farm Operations & Animal Care Lead

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 51,942 - 62,330; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland College Park seeks a Campus Farm Program Coordinator to oversee the animals, facilities, and equipment on the Campus Farm. You will ensure high-quality animal care, coordinate class needs, and support laboratory instruction while supervising staff and student workers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience, with strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of agricultural, animal handling, animal feeding and general animal care experience.
• Knowledge of animal handling, feeding and general care.
• Knowledge of farm equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and deliver customer service in a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational leadership of the Campus Farm and support teaching, research and outreach.
• Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing work and allocating resources.
• Supervise staff and student workers; oversee recruitment and onboarding as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, IACUC protocols, safety standards, farm SOPs, and health records.
• Coordinate animal availability and laboratory logistics with faculty; facilitate laboratory instruction as assigned.
• Maintain communication with faculty, farm managers, and external visitors; give public tours as needed.
• Monitor budgeting and equipment replacement priorities; oversee repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Animal handling

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of Maryland College Park seeks a Campus Farm Program Coordinator to oversee the animals, facilities, and equipment on the Campus Farm. You will ensure high-quality animal care, coordinate class needs, and support laboratory instruction while supervising staff and student workers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience, with strong communication and multitasking abilities.