Farm Support Coordinator (Pocahontas, Arkansas)

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t 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.

About the role

The Farm Support Coordinator will oversee farm activities, provide support and coaching to our extensive network of farmers, crew members, and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices. This role 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 fiercely committed to improving the lives of everyone they work with.

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 Farmers’ 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.

Requirements

• Due to travel requirements for this role, the ideal candidate must be located near Pocahontas, AR or 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 the 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.
• Passion for ethically-sourced, nutritious food and purpose-driven brands.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to celebrate the work of others.
• Act like an owner and take pride in making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• Strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• Seek to understand others’ viewpoints and collaborate effectively.
• Comfortable having honest conversations and addressing challenges directly.

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!

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, among others).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs, along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG.
• Professional development opportunities and a team dedicated to your growth.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. Hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.

About Us

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide. Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. As a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.