What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Tour/Program Manager position at Luke Family of Brands?
SCHOOL TOUR/PROGRAM MANAGER – JOB DESCRIPTION
School Tours/Program Manager Responsibilities:
The School Tour/Program Manager’s primary role is to design and deliver authentic agricultural experiences that nurture the connections between children and food. The School Tour/Program Manager is responsible for guiding and supporting children Pre-K – 3rd grade through farm and garden activities and transitions during each 1–2-hour tour timeframe, as well as overseeing the Tour team. The School Tours/Program Manager will report directly to the Regional Manager of Orchard Operations.
The School Tour /Program Manager duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Training, supervising, and leading the part-time/seasonal school tour staff including, but not limited to, our school tour guides
- Performing and/or overseeing all aspects of our tours from welcome, check-in support, station rotation, lunch breaks and station delivery in times of smaller tours
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Teaching each tour station and tailoring presentations to be age appropriate including:
- Classic Tour
- Basic Pumpkin
- Tour Maze Tour
- Honeybee Tour
- Assist with all daily activities as needed, including set-up, inventory, and clean-up
- Solicit, expand, and update our e-mail/mailing list for local schools, daycares, churches, camps, etc.
- Update packet and brochure information when needed
- Attend weekly farm team/school tour meetings
- Review school tour records and determine plans to encourage customer loyalty.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Experience working with children
- Ability to plan and conduct children’s activities
- Ability to engage the attention of large groups and guide them effectively from station to station on large tour days
- Ability to work both as a team player and independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A plus would be current certification in standard first aid and CPR
- Strong organization skills
- High energy
Hours:
School Tour/Program Manager works a minimum of 45 hours per week with additional hours required during Orchard Season.
Salary:
This is a salaried (exempt) position, plus opportunity for Orchard Season bonus.