General Purpose
The Agriscience Barn Manager provides essential support to the Agriscience program. This position is responsible for the daily operation and management of the program facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and professional environment for staff and students.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in livestock management or a related agricultural field.
- Associate’s degree in animal science, agriculture education, or related field (preferred).
- Demonstrated knowledge of animal husbandry, facility operations, and agricultural safety practices.
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, tasks and safety procedures used in the program.
- Proficiency with basic technology tools (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace).
- Ability to obtain or willingness to pursue CDL, pesticide applicator, or veterinary-related certifications (preferred).
- Physically capable of performing the necessary job duties.
- Solid organizational and planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency’s vision and goals.
- Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all matters.
- Positive leadership skills.
- Must complete and pass required criminal history check.
Essential Duties (shall include, but are not limited to the following):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Oversee daily feeding, watering, and care of all livestock.
- Monitor animal health and administer basic treatments as directed.
- Maintain accurate records for animal health, breeding, and inventory under the advisement of Agriscience Instructor.
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance of barn, hoop house, greenhouse and general equipment.
- Support purchasing and inventory of feed, bedding, and supplies.
- Maintain safety standards, including MSDS documentation and biosecurity protocols.
- Prepare and maintain facilities as necessary for student learning activities.
- Drive and operate equipment including tractors, implements and livestock trailers.
Other Duties
- Assist with special events, field trips, and program-related activities as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the instructor or administration.
- Ability and interest to assist in managing projects during busy seasons (i.e. calving/farrowing, plant sales, etc.) and during non-school hours (over breaks, summers, weekends, etc.).
Relationships & Commitment
The Barn Manager shall be directly accountable to the CTC Principal and shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:
- Adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations.
- Performance resulting in quality outcomes.
- Performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction.
- Continuous personal and professional improvement and development.
- Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers.
- Continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation.
- Exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of position.
- Supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan.
Other Required Skills
- Able to communicate effectively (language skills).
- Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).
- Physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Demonstrates adaptability and problem-solving in a dynamic environment
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Program setting includes both general school building/classroom and outdoor facilities including livestock barn, greenhouses, and other various outdoor areas. Responsibilities will include working in outdoor settings during extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain/snow, etc.). The noise level in the position varies.
Terms of Employment
- Hourly/at-will employee (non-exempt under FLSA regulations)
- 12 month position; 30-35 hours per week
- Position covered under administrative regulations/individual agreement
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The RESA does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination or harassment in any program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment, as required by Title IX and other applicable law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.
NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time.
