Pasture Projects Technical Coordinator (OH Region)

• Not specific to Cleveland. All applicants in the greater OH area and near Fort Wayne, IN will be considered.*
  
  

Handsome Brook Farms (HBF) is a pioneer in pasture-raised organic egg production. Founded in upstate New York with just five hens, we've since grown into a family of companies focused on egg production. Dedicated to Acting Handsomely in all aspects, our company is committed to treating farmers, animals, and the land with the utmost respect. Our mission is to provide a clean, responsibly-raised source of protein that consumers can trust--from coop to carton.

In 2022, we expanded our grower network and were able to diversify the egg products we offer. HBF Foods was established in 2023, where we've created revolutionary Certified Upcycled egg-based dairy-free dips & yogurts. In 2024, we started building our own Company Farms, and in 2025, our first Grading facility was opened.

The Pasture Project Technical Coordinator (PPTC) is a field-based role and reports directly to the Director of Pasture Management (DPM). They will play a pivotal role in supporting HBF’s on-farm sustainability initiatives across our farms located in ten states, and they will work closely with our farmer network on adoption of practices that promote environmental stewardship and farmer resilience.

As part of the Pasture Management Program, HBF conducts initial benchmarking and annual assessment of farms participating in pasture improvement programs to determine whether program implementation is successful and to track project outcomes. The PPTC will coordinate with the DPM on farm assessments, project implementation and monitoring efforts, and will report findings to the DPM on a cadence to be determined.

This role will support the efforts in the development and execution of pasture management plans created for each farm in the HBF network, which includes all HBF Nest Run farms and our Company-Owned Farms, with the goal of moving all HBF farms closer to an “Ideal Pasture” model as defined by HBF. The PPTC will collaborate/coordinate with the Director of Pasture Management (DPM) and Live Operations field personnel to verify project readiness, producer eligibility, and alignment with pasture condition targets, especially in cost-share or grant-supported work. The PPTC will also ensure that projects are monitored for on-going maintenance and reporting (where applicable) and will provide support and education for the farmers working on projects.

This position entails but is not limited to the following duties:

• Provide consultative support to farmers and internal teams by interpreting NRCS Conservation Practice Standards (CPS), advising on project eligibility, and supporting implementation strategies that meet compliance goals.
• Conduct pasture assessments and project intake forms in collaboration with farmers to determine project needs.
• Coordinate and manage pasture projects to ensure timely and proper completion.
• Communicate information to the Pasture Projects Administrative Coordinator, including requirements for trees/shrubs, seeds and construction material needs, for sourcing and documentation purposes.
• Conduct site visits and remote monitoring to assess project progress, support producers through implementation hurdles, and document compliance status.
• Support reporting efforts and grant development by contributing technical insight, verifying feasibility of proposed projects, and sharing field-level outcomes for internal and external reporting.
• Coordinate with the Data Management Team to track project metrics and ensure all implementation data is accurately captured and integrated into internal dashboards or funder reports.
• Evaluate activities and test results for soil, water and air health, on-farm emissions and energy use both in-barn and in nutrient management.
• Additional duties as needed.
  
  

This a remote position with up to 75% travel across the Handsome Brook Farms farm network.

Required Knowledge And Experience

2-3 years experience in agriculture, livestock and/or pasture management, preferred

Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced, team environment

Strong time-management skills and the ability to keep multiple project data organized

Ability to understand the big picture while remaining detail oriented

Demonstrated strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects at once

Strong written, strategic, and interpersonal verbal communications skills

Ability to work independently and to manage daily schedules, logistics and tasks to accomplish goals

Proficient with technology including Microsoft and Google tools, Dropbox and file management software