Farm Support Coordinator (Walnut Ridge, AR)

Vital Farms - Current Crew Members; Walnut Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Eggs discount

Job summary

Vital Farms - Current Crew Members is seeking a Farm Support Coordinator to oversee farm activities, coach farmers, and ensure adherence to animal welfare standards. You will travel to farms, collaborate with the Farmer Support team, and help farmers become more productive and profitable while upholding company standards.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, daily farm communication, and proactive problem solving to support a growing network of farmers and crew members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Business or Agriculture Management or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Travel‑ready

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Equivalent work experience

Job description

**Internal Job Posting** This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit ourcareers page to view available opportunities and follow the appropriate application process.

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg- cellent puns, we hope you ’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

Your Role:

The Farm Support Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing farm activities, providing support and coaching to our extensive network of farmers, crew members, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. The crew member will coach our Farmers to be as effective, efficient, and profitable as they can be. Additionally, this individual is dedicated to the well-being of the animals in our care, and who is fiercely committed to improving the lives of everyone they work with.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Due to travelrequirementfor this role, the ideal candidate must belocatednearWalnut Ridge,ARor the surrounding area.
• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Business or Agriculture Management or equivalent work experience preferred
• 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
• You bring a big ol’ helping of passion for ethically-sourced, nutritious food and purpose-driven brands .
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You do n’t w al k on eggshells – You’re not af raid to leave the bullsh *t behind and have honest conversations.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered!

What We Bring to the Table:

• 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, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs , along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

As set forth in Vital Farms - Current Crew Members’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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