Job Details

Job Location

FISCHER FARM - BENSENVILLE, IL

Salary Range

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

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

HOURS 40 hours per week including evenings and weekends, working at least one weekend day per week, Typically, this position works a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.

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MOMCC is the Midwest regional affiliate of the Association of Living History Farms and Agricultural Museums.

The Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums (ALHFAM) shares practical knowledge and skills among those who make history relevant to contemporary lives. We draw strength from our diverse network of members, sharing experience, research and passion for participatory learning. For more information about ALHFAM, click here.

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