DESCRIPTION

The Farm Program Supervisor is responsible for designing, planning, and leading history and agriculture programs at Fischer Farm.  This position reports to the Farm Manager and supervises part-time staff, seasonal staff and volunteers.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•      Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all farm visitors.

•      Research the region’s agricultural history with the goal of identifying program needs/opportunities.

•      Design and write program curriculum materials for all program areas including daily visitation, school field trips, scout groups, brochure programs, birthday party packages and summer camp.

•      Research and create outreach programs for off sight programming

•      Promote programs through marketing outreach efforts

•      Train staff and volunteers on interpretive goals.

•      Maintain records and evaluation reports on all programs.

•      Stay current on museum field and living history trends and best practices.

•      Manage farm collection items for display in the farmhouse and barn areas.

•      Maintain program supply inventory. Order supplies as needed

•      Act as manager on duty as needed.

•      Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

•      A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, History, Museum Studies, Historical Administration or related field.

•      Five years of interpretive experience including two years of program design and supervisory experience.

•      Beekeeping experience or willingness to learn and comfortable with the realities of apiary work including possible stings and heavy lifting.

•      Ability to spend entire day on feet doing farm work and lift 40lbs repeatedly

•      The best candidates with have experience in historical interpretation and 4H club familiarity either as a participant or a leader

JOB STATUS           Full time                                 DEPARTMENT       Fischer                   FSLA STATUS         Exempt

SALARY                  $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year

HOURS                   40 hours per week including evenings and weekends, working at least one weekend day per week

SUPERVISOR        

Fischer Farm Manager

Qualified applicants may submit application online:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=78617&clientkey=6CF42A6DD3A061D2C6D41471630F0905