What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Farm Manager - FT position at Southeast Community College?
Department
Agriculture
Location
Beatrice
Job Category
Professional
Job Type
FT
Posting Number
02096
Position End Date
Position Summary Information
General Description of Position
Under the general direction and supervision of the Farm Manager, the Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for the completion of the day-to-day activities of the SCC production farm and land lab. Duties will be scheduled by the Farm Manager and coordinated with the Ag Faculty and Staff. The Assistant Farm Manager regularly works with students while providing a safe and supportive learning environment. This is a full-time regular position, and the Assistant Farm Manager is required to live on SCC’s Agriculture Center property. An unfurnished house with 3 bedrooms and a 2-car garage is provided.
Essential Functions
The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for the completion of all College farm operations, including, but not limited to:
- Provide a first point of contact to entities inside and outside of SCC for emergencies such as livestock out, facility (storm damage, severe weather, etc.), or infrastructure failure (loss of power, water, heat, fans, etc.).
- Ensure the livestock facilities are kept in a clean and organized state that promotes animal welfare and student learning opportunities.
- Operation of agricultural equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner at all times of the year, including, but not limited to, planting, harvest, pesticide/herbicide application, haying, and other ag activities. On and off-highway use of a semi-truck and trailer for moving grain and other ag products will also be necessary.
- Comply with and enforce applicable safety protocols, OSHA standards, biosecurity measures, and College safety procedures related to agricultural operations, equipment use, and student activities.
- Provide day-to-day direction, oversight, and instruction to student employees, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, reinforcing safety expectations, and reporting concerns to the Farm Manager.
- Coordinate with the Farm Manager, part-time, and student workers to ensure coverage of chores and other daily activities. This includes the responsibility of ensuring these duties are covered on evenings, weekends, and holidays, regardless of student worker availability.
- Participate as needed in regular meetings with Faculty and Staff to coordinate Student Lab activities and Classroom Projects with Ag Production activities.
- Provide as needed for the transportation, receipt, unloading, storage, and care of Ag inputs such as livestock and their associated feed, vaccines, nutrients, hay, tack/gear; fence upkeep, repair, and replacement supplies; crop inputs such as seed, fertilizer, and chemicals; equipment and machinery repair and maintenance; and fuel, tires, and other ag-related supplies.
- Coordinate with Faculty and Staff for the transport of Ag Produce such as Livestock, Grain, Feed, Hay, etc.
- Coordinate with the Ag Faculty for recordkeeping and precision agriculture data collection to be used in tracking farm or livestock productivity and for the instruction of students in industry best practices.
- Supervise the day-to-day activities of student employees.
- Interact with colleagues, students, staff, supervisors, and the public in a manner that will project a positive image of the Ag Program and the College. This includes support of SCC Policies, Goals, and Strategic Plans.
Promote a Culture of Belonging
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Marginal Functions
- Coordinate with the Farm Manager and Faculty to schedule student worker employees for farm and livestock operations.
- Coordinate with the Farm Manager regarding Crop Insurance, FSA, and other State and Federal Government requirements, Environmental requirements, maintenance, updates, and improvements for the College land lab, buildings, and property.
- Coordinate with the Farm Manager to work within the annual budget for the Ag Production cost center.
- Provide input to the Farm Manager regarding inventories of Ag supplies such as livestock, grain, chemicals, seed, hay, equipment, machinery, vehicles, etc.
- May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
- Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet daily operational needs, seasonal demands, and emergency situations with minimal supervision.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions in emergency, safety-sensitive, or high-risk situations involving livestock, facilities, equipment, weather, or infrastructure.
- Knowledge of and ability to follow applicable safety practices, biosecurity protocols, and animal welfare standards in an agricultural and educational setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone. This includes the use of email, text, and 2-way radio, as well as communicating in person with groups and teams of individuals.
- Ability to supervise, train, and provide direction to student employees in a manner that promotes safety, accountability, learning, and professionalism.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and supervisors to support instructional labs, classroom projects, and College objectives.
- Ability to recognize hazards, assess risk, and take appropriate corrective action to protect students, employees, livestock, facilities, and College property.
- Ability to operate farm equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and equipment when necessary.
- Ability to climb under, on, and around various types of ag equipment for the purpose of regular inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and minor repairs.
- Ability to walk on uneven or difficult terrain such as feed lots, livestock pens, fields, and pastures.
- Knowledge and experience in the practical application of low-stress animal handling procedures and best practices.
- Ability to use basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and professionalism, including the ability to respond to after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency situations as required.
- The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma plus four (4) years of experience as a farm hand or similar duties in an Agriculture Production or Livestock Production environment.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to qualify for auto insurance.
- Must currently hold, or must obtain within 12 months of hire, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Desired Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Agriculture Production, Livestock Production, Ag Business, Ag Education, or a directly related field of study
- Recent extensive experience in an Agriculture Production or Livestock Production environment.
- Industry-recognized certification(s) related to Livestock Management, Health, Reproduction, and/or Handling. (i.e.: BQA, PQA Plus, etc.)
- Industry-recognized certification(s) related to Agronomy, Land Management, Crop Production, and/or Precision Agriculture practices. (i.e., Nebraska Pesticide Certification, USDA, etc.)
Salary
$20.95 per hour
Benefits
SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee’s paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account (GRA).
Schedule
Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour work week, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.
Posting Detail Information
Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.
Open Date
12/22/2025
Close Date
01/05/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553.
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