Director of Farm Enterprises

About the role

Reporting directly to the Provost, the Director of Farm Enterprises provides strategic and administrative leadership for Berea College's Farm Enterprises, encompassing the Livestock & Horticulture Operations, and Farm Store. The Director provides overall direction for these areas and supervises the professional staff responsible for their day-to-day operations. In partnership with ANR faculty, the Director ensures Farm Enterprises support the College's academic mission and provide meaningful educational and labor experiences for students. The Director is responsible for the overall financial performance, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and long-range planning of Farm Enterprises. The position establishes priorities and coordinates resources across the three areas to support sustainable agricultural practices and the educational and financial objectives of the College. The Director also serves as a key innovator and the primary representative and advocate for Farm Enterprises with College leadership, campus partners, and external stakeholders moving the College Farm forward and ensuring its longstanding role in the community. Following long-standing tradition and practice at Berea College, this position includes responsibility for supervising, mentoring, and developing students in the College's integrated Work College Program. This supports student learning, career readiness, and the