Farm Hand/Interpreter
Full TimeJob Description
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Job Description
Job Title: Farmer Hand/Interpreter
FLSA: Exempt – Part Time
Date: 08/2023
Salary: $12.00/hour
Position Function: The farm hand position works closely with the Director of Farm Operations to help care for the farm, garden, and farm animals and interpret 19th-century farm, garden, and animal husbandry for visitors to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm.
Job Relationships:
Supervises: No one.
Supervised by: Director of Farm Operations
FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, & RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Duties:
* Represent Quiet Valley with a positive, respectful, and courteous attitude and demeanor with other staff and the public at all times.
* Know and follow appropriate emergency procedures as set forth by Quiet Valley policy.
* Complete work related tasks, not specifically set forth in the job description, as requested by the Director of Farm Operations.
Farm Duties:
* Assist with care for the health, safety, and cleanliness of all Quiet Valley animals.
* Assist with basic maintenance of farm fields and gardens. Includes working on fencing, hay making, crop production, etc…
* Assist with set up, organization, and demonstration for special events including Farm Animal Frolic, Harvest Festival, Old Time Christmas and other events.
* Perform other duties as assigned by Farm Manager and other supervisors.
Interpretation:
* Help with school tours, regular summer tours, workshops and special events programming as needed.
* Wear time-period appropriate clothing during hours of operation as needed.
* Demonstrate 19th century skills, farm chores, and associated knowledge.
* Work on and interpret the 19th century farm, gardens, and animal husbandry to visitors of all ages.
* Provide the visiting public with informative, accurate, and engaging information about Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, the history of Pennsylvania and 19th century America.
* Serve as role model for seasonal interpretive staff.
Qualifications:
* Knowledge of farm animal husbandry or ability to learn.
* Experience with farming and/or gardening helpful.
* Experience with or willingness to learn agricultural presentations helpful; prior work at historic site is helpful.
* Successful work experience and/or college experience.
* Support Quiet Valley’s mission, policies and procedures as outlined in staff handbook.
* Demonstrate professional behavior, reliability and dependability.
* Physically able to lift 75 lbs.
* Possess a valid driver’s license with a clear driving record.
* Ability to pass child abuse and criminal record checks.
Working Conditions:
* This position is a part-time position with 16 to 35 hours weekly depending on operating schedule.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
* The position includes physical labor in varying weather conditions.
* Ability to use or learn to use 19th century and modern farm equipment.
Please contact Quiet Valley Farm at 570-992-6161 for more information and sending applications.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Experience:
* Farming: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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