Agriculture Operations Specialist

Principal Function: The Agriculture Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting and overseeing daily operations of Conner Prairie’s agriculture program, both behind-the-scenes and in public facing roles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of proper livestock handling, maintenance and care in both routine and emergency situations.
2. Works independently and as part of a team to complete daily chores, including feeding, watering, medicating and moving animals as needed.
3. Leads and supervises teams of Part Time and Part Time Flex staff, including Agriculture Operations Assistants, on livestock and facility maintenance projects.
4. Performs and oversees routine animal management activities such as milking, vaccinating, hoof trimming, etc., utilizing proper biosecurity protocols.
5. Maintains cleanliness of pens, barns and enclosures through daily work and routine deep cleans.
6. Mentors PT and PT/Flex staff in Animal Encounters, Prairietown Ag and programs roles to ensure Conner Prairie’s interpretation and animal handling standards are met and exceeded.
7. Maintains and monitors inventory of feed, bedding and veterinary supplies; orders more as needed,
8. Performs routine and emergency maintenance of fences and shelters.
9. Routinely moves electric fences for rotational grazing of bucks, feeder stock and cattle.
10. Facilitates safe, educational guest/animal interactions using low-stress handling methods.
11. Collaborates with Livestock Manager to monitor animal health and wellbeing.
12. Operates safely Ag-related machinery including, but not limited to, tractors, ATVs, skid loaders, trucks and trailers, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Serves as team leader daily for part time/seasonal staff.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma required. Knowledge of farm machinery and low-stress animal husbandry practices desired. Experience leading teams preferred.