Farm Recruiting Manager at Vital Farms

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Recruiting, Networking, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Financial Processes, Community Engagement, Agriculture Knowledge, Adaptability, Communication, Relationship Management, Animal Welfare, Land Assessment, Process Improvement, Flexibility

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

**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: Reporting to the Senior Manager of Farm Recruiting Operations, the Farm Recruiting Manager recruits dedicated and passionate new farmers to help grow our network of small family farms producing the best pasture-raised eggs. You’ll scour the “Pasture Belt” for potential new farmers, establishing connections with those who are strategically located with suitable land for our needs, who demonstrate the business owner mindset we value, and who share Vital Farms’ passion for animal welfare and desire to raise the standards for laying hens. You will sit on the same side of the table with prospective new farmers and share our way of doing business and explain what it takes to be successful with Vital Farms. As a member of the Farm Recruiting Team, you will primarily focus on a portion of the Pasture Belt which includes areas in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky. What You'll Do: Support the development of farmer pipelines by attending community meetings and exhibiting at local/ regional/national events, through engagement with financial institutions, and more. Follow clearly defined farmer recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a positive experience for all stakeholders. Facilitate community recruitment meetings with prospective farmers to detail our end-to-end recruiting and barn construction processes. Physically walk prospective farmer’s land to assess suitability for pastured egg production. Determine whether land meets our internal standards and formally approve/reject land for building. Support prospective farmers with securing financing through providing access to lenders, and support the farmers through loan application, grants approval, and other financial processes as needed. Work with the Lead Generation Specialist and Farm Recruitment Support Administrator to track and manage the recruitment pipeline to convert qualified leads into Vital Farms farmers, and to ensure necessary documentation for each potential new farmer is collected and maintained in the proper system of record. Maintain strong relationships and work closely with the potential farmer from initial introduction through contract signing, before transitioning the relationship to the Construction Project Manager. Collaborate and communicate across the Farm Recruitment Team and other Vital Farms functional areas to celebrate wins and problem-solve challenges, facilitate progress towards milestones and objectives, and to ensure Vital Farms’ and farmers’ mutual success. Continually place the farmer at the center of our thinking. Relay process improvements and areas of challenge and opportunity, making solid recommendations and offering solutions to the Senior Manager of Farm Recruiting Operations. What You Bring to the Table: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field; will consider experience as substitute for education. 5 years of sales experience required, preferably with the poultry industry, farm operations and/or agricultural suppliers. Recruiting experience preferred, preferably amongst farm operations, small businesses, and/or agricultural suppliers. Candidate must be centrally located in—and maintain the ability to travel throughout—their area of responsibility. Ability to travel 75% of the time for community meetings, recruiting events, and one-on-one meetings with farmers. Experience with funding sources and lending programs, such as agricultural grants and FSA farm loans. Knowledge of state and county-specific barriers to entry, for example those applicable to land use and environmental regulation. You are proactive and solutions-focused; you don’t wait to be asked to solve a problem. You are focused on customer service and provide a top-notch experience to potential farmers. You are comfortable working independently; note that your manager will be based remotely. You are flexible, adaptable, and bring an appropriate sense of urgency to your work. You have strong networking abilities and have strong community ties. You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own. You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of. You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day. You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table. You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations. 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! What We Bring to the Table: A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table. Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few). Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1. Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts. Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town. Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

Responsibilities

The Farm Recruiting Manager recruits new farmers to expand the network of small family farms producing pasture-raised eggs. This role involves establishing connections with potential farmers, assessing land suitability, and supporting them through the recruitment and onboarding processes.