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The purpose of the shared-use Farm and Community Food Processing Hub is to strengthen the local and regional food system by enabling farmers, homesteaders and food entrepreneurs to safely produce ...

Artesia's unique culture dates all the way back to the 1800's when the city really started to gain popularity when the homesteaders started coming in droves because of the Artesian water system.

Food Processing Hub Manager

Sullivan, NH · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

The purpose of the shared-use Farm and Community Food Processing Hub is to strengthen the local and regional food system by enabling farmers, homesteaders and food entrepreneurs to safely produce ...

Shipping Lead

Quakertown, PA · On-site

$19.25/hr

Quakertown, Pennsylvania About Us At Hoover's Hatchery, we don't just hatch chicks - we support farmers, homesteaders, feed stores, and families across the country. Headquartered in Iowa, our team ...

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How much do homesteaders jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for homesteaders in the United States is $67,006.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $71,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Homesteaders vs Farmers?

AspectHomesteadersFarmers
Required credentialsMinimal formal education, self-sufficient skillsVaries from no formal education to agricultural certifications
Work environmentRural, self-managed land, often small-scaleRural or semi-rural, large-scale or small-scale farms
Employer/industry usageIndividuals or families managing their own landCommercial farms, agricultural businesses
Common search intentLiving off-grid, self-sufficient lifestyleCommercial crop or livestock production

Homesteaders typically focus on self-sufficient living on small plots of land, often without formal farming credentials. Farmers usually operate larger-scale agricultural enterprises, sometimes with certifications. While both work in rural environments, homesteaders prioritize self-reliance, whereas farmers aim for commercial production.

What is a homesteaders job?

A homesteader's job involves managing and maintaining a self-sufficient farm or property, including activities such as planting and harvesting crops, raising livestock, and performing maintenance tasks. Homesteaders often work independently and may require skills in farming, gardening, and basic repairs to sustain their lifestyle.
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Infographic showing various Homesteaders job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 80% Physical, and 20% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $67,006 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Director, Data Engineering

Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

$150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

As a Director of Data Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of the organization's data infrastructure. Your role will include overseeing data architecture, pipelines, integration, and platform management to ensure the availability, scalability, and reliability of data across the enterprise. The Director of Data Engineering will establish the vision and strategy for data engineering, drive innovation, and ensure that data systems align with business goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Oversee the development of robust, automated ETL/ELT pipelines to move and transform data from multiple sources. Ensure integration of data across applications, API's, third-party systems, and databases.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports and dashboards to stakeholders. Collaborate with business users to define reporting requirements and KPI's.
  • Design and maintain scalable, secure, and data architectures. Oversee implementation of data platforms such as snowflake, Azure Data Factory, and Data Bricks.
  • Partner with teams to enable analytical use cases and data-driven decision making.
  • Drive operational excellence through automation, DevOps, and continuous integration/deployment. Monitor data processing and reporting performance.
  • Use the agile methodology to manage and complete work among the team.
  • Develop and execute the enterprise data engineering strategy in alignment with organization objectives.
  • Participates in and lead off-hours system upgrades and implementation to minimize customer impact and promote system reliability.
  • Provide technical advice to senior IT management or project management, assisting them with high level planning and cost justifications.

Requirements
  • Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. An associate's degree in technology with two years of additional work experience will be given subjective weight.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering or data architecture roles.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing data engineering.
  • Proven track record implementing cloud-native data platforms and pipelines

Pay and Benefits Summary:
  • An excellent schedule - office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday
  • Annual profit sharing
  • 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution
  • Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid long-term disability
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Paid holidays
  • Generous vacation time and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Casual dress year-round
  • Professional membership and licensing dues reimbursement

About Homesteaders:
Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other.
We are currently hiring in AL, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MI, MS, MT, NC, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Salary Description
150,000+