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:

• 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.

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.