Assistant Organic Production Manager

Lincoln University of Missouri

. Assist with management and day-to-day operations of Busby Farm .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeJefferson City • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47,000 - $52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing day-to-day farm operations, including livestock care, equipment maintenance, and organic certification processes. Proficient in coordinating research activities and supervising staff while maintaining effective communication and multitasking abilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In AgricultureExperience With LivestockFarm Equipment Operation And MaintenanceKnowledge Of Organic Agriculture ProductionExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Livestock ManagementFarm Equipment MaintenanceTractor OperationSkid Steer OperationHay Equipment OperationOrganic Certification MaintenanceRecord KeepingVirtual Fencing System OperationEvent CoordinationResearch Facilitation

Soft Skills

MultitaskingDependabilityPunctualityInitiativeAbility To Work In Inclement Weather

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Organic AgricultureCattle ProductionSmall Ruminant ProductionFarm OperationsSoil ManagementForestry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with management and day-to-day operations of Busby Farm
Assist with maintenance of organic certification and required farm-operation documentation
Assist with management and maintenance of livestock and grazing systems
Operate and maintain farm equipment
Coordinate with researchers to facilitate research activities
Assist with tours of the Busby Farm facility for outside groups
Supervise students and casual workers
Assist Lincoln faculty members with lab activities at Busby Farm
Maintain grounds, equipment, and facilities
Maintain livestock and research plot records
Assist with operation and maintenance of the virtual fencing system
Assist with scheduling and coordination of events and field days

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or closely related field
Experience working with livestock
Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment
Valid driver’s license
General knowledge of day-to-day farm operations, including animals, plants, soils, and forestry
Knowledge of cattle and small ruminant production
Ability to operate and maintain tractors, skid steers, hay equipment, and other farm equipment
Knowledge of organic agriculture production is strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask
Punctual and dependable, with ability to initiate and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work for prolonged periods in inclement weather conditions