The Farmstead Ambassador is responsible for leading our guests on Farmstead tours, assisting with and leading other guest-focused events and tours of the Farmstead, working with our Marketing team to promote the Farmstead, and assisting in day-to-day Farmstead responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensuring that guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience while they learn about our heritage farming practices, meet different artisans around the farm, and sample award-winning food and beverage items
• Keeps current on the workings of each farmstead department (dairy, garden, kennel, creamery, preservation kitchen, butcher shop)
• Maintains the appearance of the farm buildings
• Takes a large role in some of the specialty areas of the Farmstead, such as seed saving, mushroom cultivation, truffle cultivation, truffle dog training, etc.
• Participates in some off-property Farmstead-related events, such as seed swaps or truffle hunts
• Actively works on plans for improving guest experiences on the Farmstead, including monitoring and assessing needs for improvements to existing tours, ideas and plans for implementing new tours, and elevating informal interactions
• Promotes the Farmstead programs as often as possible on the Farm
• Promotes Farmstead program via e-mail, external marketing materials, and internal newsletters
• Assists Marketing team and Farmstead Manager in communications with other Farmstead personalities
• As needed and to maintain knowledge, takes on milking shifts during sheep milking season and assists in caring for all livestock, including sheep, chickens, turkeys, and various other animals throughout the year
• Assists in safety procedures and understands all sanitation safety
• Understands State of TN Dairy standards & requirements
• As needed and to maintain knowledge, assists Garden staff in garden maintenance and harvest
• As needed and to maintain knowledge, assists Larder staff with tasks such as flipping cheese, labelling preserve jars, etc.
• Alerts Assistant Farmstead Manager when extra labor help or supplies are needed to complete tasks

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No Supervisory Responsibility

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous agricultural experience preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of math

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to be on feet for the majority of the day
• Must be able to operate a golf cart or company vehicle safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Dairy/Livestock Barn Facility
• 4,200 acres of Blackberry Farm property

Blackberry Mountain, a Relais & Châteaux property, continues a legacy of world-renowned hospitality and unwavering dedication and appreciation for the land. Our team on the Mountain embodies a rich and diverse range of experience, knowledge and expertise. Every day on the Mountain, Southern hospitality meets outdoor lifestyle in an unparalleled hospitality and guest experience.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.

From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $17 - $19