Agriculture Operations Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Conner Prairie Museum
- Fishers, IN 46038

Position Type:
Full Time

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.

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

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

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Customer Service
  - Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping one’s emotions under control;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments;
  Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Diversity
  - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
  Supports organization’s goals and values;
  Benefits organization through outside activities;
  Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to promote and improve quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality;
  Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work…