Part-Time Farmer Relations Specialist

About the Role:
At Happy Egg, our farmers are at the heart of everything we do. As a Farmer Relations Specialist, you’ll play a key role in expanding and maintaining our network of direct contract farmers. You’ll be responsible for recruiting farmers who align with our high standards for sustainable and humane farming, ensuring a reliable and consistent supply of eggs. From initial outreach to onboarding, you’ll build strong relationships, assess candidate qualifications, and provide expert guidance throughout the process.

Part-Time Hours: 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment (Primary Focus – ~70%)

• Identify and target prospective contract growers or independent egg producers through market research, outreach, and industry networking.
• Promote the benefits of partnering with Happy Egg, including contract structure, animal welfare standards, and long-term business opportunities.
• Attend agricultural events, trade shows, and community meetings to connect with potential farmer partners.
• Coordinate and lead initial discussions, facility tours, and meetings with prospective farmers.
• Assist new growers through the onboarding process, including navigating compliance, housing requirements, financials, cashflows and contract expectations.

Farmer Relations & Support (Secondary Focus – ~30%)

• Serve as a point of contact for existing farmers, providing guidance, updates, and support.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., operations, logistics, animal welfare) to ensure farmer success and compliance.
• Assist with the resolution of issues related to performance, compliance, or operational concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of grower contacts, communications, and contract milestones.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in poultry science, agriculture business, or a related field.
• Experience in farm recruitment or agricultural outreach

Equal Opportunity Employer
Happy Egg is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are made solely on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Pre-employment drug screening is required, and criminal background checks may be obtained for certain roles.

• Strong financial acumen to evaluate the business viability of potential contract farmers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to foster positive connections with farmers.
• A deep understanding of poultry farming operations and best practices.