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FARMYARD EDUCATOR
Pineland Farms Education Department | Located at 110 Valley Farm Road New Gloucester, ME
Job Description:
Farmyard Educators are 50% guest services and 50% farmers. The goal of the Family Farmyard is to educate and connect visitors to agriculture in a safe, engaging, hands-on environment. Pineland Farms’ Family Farmyard sees thousands of visitors over the course of the summer and our farmyard educators are an integral part of our staff. To be successful in this position you must enjoy working with the public and hard work. Full-time (30-40hrs) & Part-time (20-29hrs) seasonal positions available. Come join our team and get all the goat snuggles and cow kisses you could want!
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Engage visitors in Pineland Farms’ mission, services, history and products
Formal programs and less formal “meet and greet a farm animal” type of experiences
Uphold excellent guest services in a sometimes fast-paced environment
Processing and receiving payments/answering phone/record keeping etc.
Communicate effectively with other staff and supervisors to create a respectful and open work environment
Chores associated with the family farmyard animals, gardens and general farmyard maintenance
Provide support for other departments during special events (As needed basis)
Requirements:
Weekend availability
Willingness to work with a variety of livestock and the public
Minimum of 16 years of age
Salary & Benefits:
Starting wage of $16/hour (Depends on Experience)
20% off in-store purchases
Free admission for Pineland Farms activities such as farm visits, cross-country skiing, disc golf, mountain biking, etc.
