Livestock & Farm Operations Lead

Conner-Prairie-Museum; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Conner Prairie is seeking an Agriculture Operations Specialist to support daily operations of the agriculture program, including livestock care, equipment maintenance, and educational demonstrations.

You will supervise part-time staff, mentor on animal encounters, coordinate with the Livestock Manager, and ensure safety and biosecurity during routines and special programs, with weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; knowledge of farm machinery preferred.
• Experience leading teams is preferred.
• Experience with low-stress livestock handling.

Responsibilities

• Supports and oversees daily operations of the agriculture program, including livestock care, feeding, medicating, and movement of animals.
• Leads and supervises part-time staff and seasonal workers on livestock and facility projects.
• Performs routine animal care (milking, vaccinating, hoof trimming) with proper biosecurity.
• Maintains pens, barns, and enclosures; coordinates with Livestock Manager on animal health and wellbeing.
• Operates agricultural machinery safely and assists with fences, grazing rotations, and program demonstrations.
• Promotes safe, educational guest interactions using low-stress handling methods.

Skills

Livestock handling

Team leadership

Low-stress handling

Biosecurity protocols

Machinery operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Conner Prairie is seeking an Agriculture Operations Specialist to support daily operations of the agriculture program, including livestock care, equipment maintenance, and educational demonstrations.

You will supervise part-time staff, mentor on animal encounters, coordinate with the Livestock Manager, and ensure safety and biosecurity during routines and special programs, with weekend shifts as needed.