Agriculture Coordinator
COMPANY: REDCO – Rosebud Farm Company
POSITION: Agriculture Coordinator
REPORT: General Manager/Rosebud Farm Company
CLASSIFICATION: Salary/Exempt
Job Summary
The Agriculture Coordinator supports the daily operations and seasonal activities across Rosebud Farm Company’s irrigated pivots, dryland farm ground, and dryland hay fields. This position plays a key role in ensuring that infrastructure, land use, and team operations run effectively and safely, in alignment with the mission of to build self-sufficiency in agriculture, create meaningful employment on Native lands, and keep food and resources within the Sicangu community."
The ideal candidate is a reliable and experienced land steward with strong mechanical, organizational, and communication skills. They are capable of leading seasonal operations, coordinating with partners and contractors, and managing a small team across multiple field units in a remote agricultural setting.
Scope of Responsibility
Field Operations
Implement seasonal planting, harvest, and haying activities across irrigated and dryland acres
Monitor field conditions, crop progress, weed pressure, and soil health practices
Coordinate irrigation schedules and report issues with pivots or water systems to the General Manager
Infrastructure & Equipment
Operate and maintain tractors, implements, and irrigation-related equipment
Inspect and maintain fencing, field roads, and other farm infrastructure
Ensure safe use and routine maintenance of vehicles, tools, and machinery
Team Supervision
Supervise seasonal workers and assigned contract laborers during field operations
Provide direction and ensure safety during daily tasks and special projects
Track worker hours and task completion and report to the General Manager
Ensure daily operations align with the direction and goals established by the General Manager
Administrative & Reporting
Participate in monthly budget reviews and submit weekly receipts for operational expenses.
Maintain accurate and timely records for acreage, yields, irrigation, and input usage
· Coordinate with the General Manager on long-term planning, infrastructure improvements, and major purchases.
Knowledge and Skills
2+ years of experience in agriculture, hay production, or related field
Comfortable working outdoors year-round in remote, rugged environments
Working knowledge of pivot irrigation systems, field equipment, and seasonal crop operations
Valid driver’s license required; trailer or CDL experience preferred
Strong organization, reliability, and attention to detail
Basic computer skills for logging records, timekeeping, and communication
Ability to supervise others and manage multiple tasks effectively
Benefits
Work vehicle and tools provided
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid training and development opportunities
Schedule
This role follows a Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional extended hours or weekend work during peak seasons. On-call availability may be required during planting, harvest, or weather-related events.
Relocation Requirement
This position requires regular presence at Rosebud Farm Company’s field units near Mission, SD. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are preferred. Housing is not provided.
Organizational Values
At Rosebud Farm Company, we expect all team members to reflect our responsibility to the land and the Sicangu Oyate, and to support our long-term goal of tribal self-sufficiency.
Community First – Serve our people with humility, purpose, and respect
Excellence – Uphold the highest standards of safety, land care, and agriculture production
Cultural Respect – Honor Lakota lifeways, values, and the importance of local foodand natural resource systems
Stewardship – Care for the land in a way that supports long-term ecological balance
Responsibility – Be accountable to the team, the mission, and future generations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
