Campus Farm Program Lead & Animal Care Coordinator

UME Agriculture and Food Systems (AgFS); Campus (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage the Campus Farm, ensure high‑quality animal care, and support teaching and outreach. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating lab schedules, and maintaining health records for multiple animal species.

Responsibilities cover facility maintenance, resource planning, compliance with IACUC protocols, and collaboration with faculty and farm managers to support courses and research activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. One year of agricultural, animal handling, animal feeding and general animal care experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Knowledge of animal handling, feeding and general care; strong communication skills and comfort with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership of the Campus Farm; plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate daily operations supporting teaching, research and outreach.
• Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing work and allocating resources with minimal supervision.
• Supervise staff and student labor; recruit and onboard personnel as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, IACUC protocols, safety standards and farm SOPs; maintain animal health records.
• Coordinate animal availability, laboratory logistics and instructional schedules with faculty; facilitate laboratory instruction.
• Engage with faculty, students, farm managers and external visitors as the main operational liaison.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Policy interpretation

Multitask / time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Farm equipment

Job description

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage the Campus Farm, ensure high‑quality animal care, and support teaching and outreach. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating lab schedules, and maintaining health records for multiple animal species.

Responsibilities cover facility maintenance, resource planning, compliance with IACUC protocols, and collaboration with faculty and farm managers to support courses and research activities.