Farm Support Coach - Elevating Farmers & Animal Welfare

Vital Farms; West Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) + 3% contribution from Day 1

Free eggs

Team SWAG

Professional development

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Farm Support Coordinator to oversee farm activities, coach our network of farmers, crew members, and ensure adherence to industry standards. You’ll help farmers be more effective, efficient, and profitable while ensuring the well‑being of the animals in our care.

You’ll travel to farms, collaborate with farmers to address issues, analyze performance data, and share best practices with the crew. This role requires daily travel and a passion for ethically sourced food.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Business or Agriculture Management or equivalent
• 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

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.
• Leveraging performance data to guide Farmers on best practices, ensuring they meet our rigorous guidelines in animal welfare.
• Generate insights on farm performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities.

Job description

Vital Farms is seeking a Farm Support Coordinator to oversee farm activities, coach our network of farmers, crew members, and ensure adherence to industry standards. You’ll help farmers be more effective, efficient, and profitable while ensuring the well‑being of the animals in our care.

You’ll travel to farms, collaborate with farmers to address issues, analyze performance data, and share best practices with the crew. This role requires daily travel and a passion for ethically sourced food.