Farm Hand/Interpreter

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

Salary : $12