Job Title: Farmer/Interpreter
FLSA: Exempt – Part Time
Date: 07/2024
Salary: $9.00-$12.00/hour
Position Function: To care for the farm, facilities and farm animals and to 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 Education and Farm Manager
FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, & RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Duties:
Ø Represent Quiet Valley with a positive, respectful, and courteous attitude and demeanor with other staff and the public at all times.
Ø Wear time-period appropriate attire as mandated in the Quiet Valley personnel manual.
Ø Support Quiet Valley’s mission, policies and procedures as outlined in staff handbook.
Ø Know and follow appropriate emergency procedures as set forth by Quiet Valley policy.
Ø Complete work related tasks, not specifically set forth in the job description, as requested by Farm Manager.
Ø Work with visitors of all ages including children and adults.
Farm Duties:
Ø Assist with care for the health, safety, and cleanliness of all Quiet Valley animals.
Ø Assist with basic maintenance of all structures and farm fields
Ø Assist with set up, organization, and demonstration for special events including Farm Animal Frolic, Harvest Festival, Old Time Christmas and other events.
Ø Perform other duties as assigned by Farm Manager and other supervisors.
Interpretation:
Ø Conduct school tours, regular summer tours, workshops and special events programming
Ø Wear time-period appropriate clothing during hours of operation
Ø Demonstrate 19th century skills, farm chores, and associated knowledge.
Ø Work on and interpret the 19th century farm, gardens, and animal husbandry to visitors of all ages
Ø Provide the visiting public with informative, accurate, and engaging information about Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, the history of Pennsylvania and 19th century America.
Ø Conduct tours in first person interpretative style.
Qualifications:
Ø Knowledge of farm animal husbandry or ability to learn
Ø Experience with or willingness to learn agricultural presentations helpful; prior work at historic site
Ø Experience with or willingness to learn school tours, outreach programs and special events
Ø Successful work experience and/or college experience
Ø Support Quiet Valley’s mission, policies and procedures as outlined in staff handbook
Ø Demonstrate professional behavior, reliability and dependability
Ø Physically able to lift 75 lbs
Ø Possess a valid driver’s license with a clear driving record
Ø Ability to pass child abuse and criminal record checks
Working Conditions:
Ø This position is a part-time position with 16 to 35 hours weekly depending on operating schedule.
Ø Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
Ø The position includes physical labor in varying weather conditions.
Ø Ability to use or learn to use 19th century and modern farm equipment.
Please contact Quiet Valley Farm at 570-992-6161 or via email at programs@quietvalley.org for more information and sending applications.
