How to hire an agricultural safety and health program director

How to hire an agricultural safety and health program director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step agricultural safety and health program director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an agricultural safety and health program director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new agricultural safety and health program director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the agricultural safety and health program director you need to hire. Certain agricultural safety and health program director roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An agricultural safety and health program director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, agricultural safety and health program directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents agricultural safety and health program director salaries for various positions.

   Type of Agricultural Safety And Health Program Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Agricultural Safety And Health Program Director	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$36-80
   Pharmacist Manager	A pharmacist manager is responsible for monitoring the daily operations of a pharmacy, ensuring that all pharmacy personnel provides the right medication to the customers based on the prescription. Pharmacist managers assist in advising the customers for the instructions of their medications, including its dosage and instructions of intake... Show more	$27-73
   Practice Manager	A practice manager is responsible for supervising daily operations, especially on the side of the medical industry. Practice managers monitor staffing needs, train new employees, and evaluate the employees' productivity and performance... Show more	$31-84

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Program
   • Health Programs
   • OSHA
   • Home Health
   • Behavioral Health
   • Social Work
   • Public Health
   • Program Development
   • Safety Training
   • Mental Health
   • Mental Illness
   • Primary Care
   • Strategic Direction
   • Program Budget

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage multiple patients, assessing ability to continue living independently or moving to higher acuity care.
   • Direct NDU's CPR training program.
   • Instruct nurses and other health care professionals in CPR.
   • Generate and develop new and innovative communications approaches, participate in the development and implementation of alumni communication and culture strategies.
   • Participate in planning and technical implementation of an EMR system.
   • Develop and implement new marketing strategies via Facebook and company website.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your agricultural safety and health program director job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An agricultural safety and health program director can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, agricultural safety and health program directors' average salary in hawaii is 50% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level agricultural safety and health program directors 55% less than senior-level agricultural safety and health program directors.
   • Certifications. An agricultural safety and health program director with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an agricultural safety and health program director's salary.

   Average agricultural safety and health program director salary

   $113,300yearly

   $54.47 hourly rate

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   Entry-level agricultural safety and health program director salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

   Average agricultural safety and health program director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$160,372	$77
   2	Illinois	$123,338	$59
   3	New York	$110,486	$53
   4	Ohio	$105,236	$51
   5	Maryland	$96,432	$46

   Average agricultural safety and health program director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	National Medical Association	$153,006	$73.56
   2	West Oakland Health Council	$151,317	$72.75
   3	Environmental Defense Fund	$147,480	$70.90
   4	Columbia University in the City of New York	$137,972	$66.33	14
   5	Global Communities	$133,110	$64.00
   6	Cornell University	$128,931	$61.99	37
   7	University of California-Berkeley	$121,706	$58.51	1
   8	*n/a*	$120,140	$57.76	1
   9	Coeur Mining	$118,110	$56.78	3
   10	Sherwin-Williams	$108,090	$51.97	39
   11	The University System of Maryland Foundation	$98,791	$47.50

4. Writing an agricultural safety and health program director job description

   A job description for an agricultural safety and health program director role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an agricultural safety and health program director job description:

   Agricultural safety and health program director job description example

   Director of Urban Agriculture and Programming Position Reports to: Executive Director
   FLSA: Exempt
   The Director of Urban Agriculture and Programming provides leadership, guidance, and supports the overall operations and educational programming at Grow Pittsburgh’s farm sites. This includes on-site agricultural production, Urban Farmers in Training, Workshops, and Grow Pittsburgh’s adult educational experiences. Responsible for the overall visioning, strategic planning, and success for all programming offered on Grow Pittsburgh’s farm sites: Braddock Farms, Garden Dreams Urban Farm and Nursery, Shiloh Farm, and The Frick Greenhouse.
   The ideal candidate will support and guide our farm team through all aspects of strategic visioning while supporting Grow Pittsburgh’s commitment to our Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices. The Director is responsible for creating and nurturing a collaborative team culture across all farm sites and urban agriculture programs.
   Direct Reports: Braddock Farms Manager, Garden Dreams Greenhouse and Farm Manager, Shiloh Farm and Greenhouse Manager, the Urban Agriculture Programs Manager, and contractors as necessary
   General Responsibilities: Provide leadership and management of direct reports and seasonal staff Develop and manage evaluation metrics and data collection Conduct presentations, educational tabling, and relevant events Participate in general Grow Pittsburgh meetings, committees and initiatives Participate in public meetings on behalf of Grow Pittsburgh’s Farm Sites Actively manage all department’s programs and sites overall budget Lead tours of Grow Pittsburgh’s Farm Sites as necessary for programming or fundraising with the direction of the Executive Director Serve as a liaison with community organizations and attend relevant community events Manage and direct community feedback processes for farm sites: including focus groups, surveys, and community meeting with assistance from Farm Education team Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations
   Agricultural Production and Food Access: Final oversight of all part-time hiring for the Farm Education and Production team Responsible for ensuring farm managers keep Grow Pittsburgh’s Food Safety plan up to date to keep in compliance with food safety regulations - including Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Responsible for ensuring Grow Pittsburgh is compliant with all nutrition programs for income - including EBT, FMNP, and Food Bucks Responsible for managing the Farm Stand And Seedling Sale coordinator to purchase and deliver supplemental produce for markets Work with the Farm Stand and Sales Coordinator to create opportunities in partnership with local organizations, businesses and farms as it relates to food access - and attend any necessary meetings to provide guidance and leadership Manage Farmers Markets and Pop-ups in designated food apartied areas Understand and comply with regulations surrounding markets and produce sales Create and manage systems for staff to track and share production metrics
   Farm Sites Operations and Training: Troubleshoot and support Farm Managers in technical aspect of farm operations Manage and coordinate farm infrastructure needs: restrooms, trash collection, landscaping, internet, and other needs for the operation of the farm sites Assist with Farm Tasks as needed to support the ongoing farm operations, including but not limited to farm work, farm stands, seedling sale, and deliveries Support program managers to facilitate site specific worker training procedures With Farm Managers, establish and update clear onboarding training for staff, volunteers and youth Establish site specific safety policies with the assistance of the Farm Managers
   Grow Pittsburgh Workshop Series (All Departments) Host Educational Committee with relevant staff for: Workshop curriculum creation Cross departmental field trips Oversee the Urban Agriculture Programs Manager in creating and managing yearly workshop schedule for Grow Pittsburgh’s adult education for all programs and departments Oversee Urban Agriculture Programs Manager in coordinating with all internal and external facilitators as needed to operate workshop series. Have cross department meetings with staff to ensure all departments follow schedule Develop and support Farmer Training Initiative
   Events Organize and support planning for and implementation of annual events such Urban Farm Tour and other partner events, often in collaboration with Grow Pittsburgh staff and partner organizations Collaborate and assist with the planning and implementation for yearly on farm events with farm managers: events included but are not limited to open houses, seedling sales, Zucchini Festival, and Braddock Farms Fall Festival
   Workforce Development Provide supervision to the Urban Agriculture Programs Manager: Urban Farmers in Training Youth Garden Summit PASA Pre-Apprenticeship Attend any relevant meetings for the program's direction.
   Farm Education Resources Responsible for keeping Grow Pittsburgh resource library - Info Hub, updated and relevant with current growing practices Responsible for coordinating content creation. Share content with Communications Coordinator for formatting and distribution
   Qualifications, Skills & Requirements: At least 3 years in a managerial position Experience managing and supervising a large and diverse team Experience in community organizing and outreach required Experience with field-based educational programming preferred Hands on experience working with urban agriculture or farmers required Outgoing, friendly and confident in public speaking and individual relationship building Proven commitment or connection to Homewood, Point Breeze, Braddock, Wilkinsburg and greater Mon Valley region preferred Independent self-starter Experience working on teams with multiple internal and external partners Nights and weekends occasionally required Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to plan events, organize workers, delegate tasks and set strategic priorities Ability to do physical and labor intensive work in all weather conditions for up to 8 hours. Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds Access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license required Must able to drive company vehicles as needed for large purchases and deliveries Must attain Pennsylvania child abuse clearances Proficiency with PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Excel, Salesforce, and WordPress Full Vaccination for COVID-19 Required
   Benefits: The Complete salary range for this position is $53,000 - $68,000 Great benefits package, including medical, vision and dental coverage, mileage reimbursement and partial cell phone reimbursement. Professional development budget provided.
   Equal Opportunity Employer: Grow Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or belief. We encourage a diversity of candidates to apply for the position.
   Data shows that women and minority candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!
   To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter via the Grow Pittsburgh Hiring Portal. Priority deadline of Nov 4, but will consider applications until the position is filled.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find agricultural safety and health program directors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your agricultural safety and health program director job on Zippia to find and recruit agricultural safety and health program director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit agricultural safety and health program directors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new agricultural safety and health program director

   Once you've found the agricultural safety and health program director candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new agricultural safety and health program director. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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