Farm Support Coordinator (Pocahontas, Arkansas)

**Internal Job Posting** This posting is intended for current Vital Farms employees. If you are not an employee, please visit our careers 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 travel requirement 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 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 –…