Farm Resource Specialist

Aurora Organic Dairy; Platteville (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy is seeking a Farm Resource Specialist to support daily farm operations across multiple locations. You will collect cattle inventory and nutrition data, maintain admin workbooks, and assist with month-end reconciliations while coordinating with the Sr. Manager.

You will create reports, support data warehouse efforts, and provide coverage for office staff. Travel up to 30% to our four farm locations is expected; bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate cattle inventory and nutrition data collection software.
• Create and maintain administrative workbooks with key dairy performance data.
• Assist in month-end feed reconciliation and data collection for the farm data warehouse project.
• Support records review and training for office personnel across farm locations.
• Compile, review, and distribute daily and weekly production reports to farm and management teams.
• Provide coverage for office personnel at farm locations as needed and travel up to 30%.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Post Secondary Degree

Job description

About Aurora Organic Dairy

Aurora Organic Dairy is committed to delivering organic dairy integrity, from cow to carton, to everyone, everywhere. Guided by our focus on animals, people, and planet, we produce high-quality organic dairy products while caring for our cows, supporting our employees, investing in our communities, and operating with responsible stewardship. Our team is driven by values that include organic commitment, compassion, teamwork, excellence, transparency, entrepreneurial thinking, and stewardship. At AOD, every role contributes to meaningful work that supports safe, high-quality food, a respectful workplace, and a more sustainable future.

Purpose

The Farm Resource Specialist would play a key role in keeping our daily farm operations running smoothly. Working closely with the Sr. Manager, you'll gain hands-on experience in a variety of administrative tasks essential to farm success.

Essential Responsibilities

Learn and operate cattle inventory & nutrition data collection software essential to daily dairy operation. Create and maintain administrative workbooks containing key dairy performance data. Collect data needed to assist with the month-end feed reconciliation process. Assist in the development of the farm data warehouse project. Support records review and training for office personnel across farm locations. Compile, review, and distribute daily and weekly production reports to farm and management teams. Support farm commodity inventory maintenance and tracking to ensure accurate feed KPI dashboard updates. Support the reconciliation of prepaid commodity agreements, including coordinating with vendors to help resolve discrepancies. Act as a resource for farm teams, providing guidance on administrative matters. Provide coverage for office personnel absences at any farm location as needed. Provide analytical support and analysis to management on an as-needed basis. Other tasks and projects, as assigned.

Other Required Responsibilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills-- and ability to collaborate across diverse teams. Attention to detail, quality and accuracy of work. Ability to prioritize tasks and a strong sense of urgency. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Ability to identify and resolve issues independently. Ability to maintain the privacy of sensitive information. Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and adjust to changing priorities.

Skills And Qualifications

• High School Diploma. Post Secondary Degree is a plus
• Dairy or agriculture industry experience is a plus

Bilingual/Spanish Skills Are Strongly Preferred

Work Environment

This role offers the opportunity to travel to our four farm locations, with up to 30% travel, up to one week at a time and will occur when coverage is needed at one of our farm locations. Travel to our TX locations can be expected as well.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and focus for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen and/or while utilizing various office equipment (computers, calculators, copy machines, etc.). Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time in dairy environments and be able to work in all weather conditions. Must have the ability to lift/carry up to 25lbs. Available for regular scheduled travel (including overnight) to remote facilities via automobile or airline.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aurora Organic Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and our commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.