JOBS AVAILABLE
Petting Farm Help – You will have the opportunity to give children a hands-on experience with over 200 farm animals including cows, pigs, poultry, horses, etc. We will provide all the training and materials about the animals. This is an opportunity for you to spend time outdoors with kids and animals. YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME! Not to worry – a college education and/or animal experience is not required for this job! Weekday and weekend positions are available. Senior citizens, retirees and stay-at-home moms are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $8.00 an hour
Hours: Approximately 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dates of Operation: See specific farms listed below for the dates we are open to the public as well as interview dates.
Tour Guides – Similar to Petting Farm Help, however, on weekends, we give guided tours. We will provide all training and materials about the animals. Requires a person who loves working outside with people and animals!
Salary: $8.00 an hour
Hours: SATURDAY
Dates of Operation: See specific farms listed below for the dates we are open to the public as well as interview dates.
Tractor Driver – We are looking for people with experience operating a farm tractor or other equipment for the purpose of giving children attending our petting farm a tractor-drawn hayride around our farm. This is an opportunity to spend time outdoors in a child-friendly environment. Weekday and weekend positions are available. Experienced senior citizens and retirees are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $8.00 to $10.00 an hour – based on experience
Hours: Approximately 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dates of Operation: See specific farms listed below for the dates we are open to the public as well as interview dates.
Performer
- Position
available for person to perform an interactive farm animal show for school-age
children. We will train! Hours approximately
Concessions/Customer Service Help – Positions are available for people in concession sales. Our concessions are for snack items as well as souvenirs. Customer service involves greeting visitors and general customer service. Weekday and weekend positions are available.
Salary: $8.00 an hour
Hours: Approximately 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation: See specific farms listed below for the dates we are open to the public as well as interview dates.
Clean-Up Crew – We are looking for people who are not afraid to get dirty and enjoy animals! Clean up involves cleaning our animals pens daily as well as general clean up of the farm grounds. Some animal grooming may be required. Weekday and weekend positions are available. All are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $8.00 an hour
Hours: Approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation: See specific farms listed below for the dates we are open to the public as well as interview dates.
PETTING
Green Meadows Farm
Days of Operation: October 1 through October 31, 2010 (closed Oct. 2 and 3, 2010)
Interview Days: September 27 and 28, 2010 between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00 noon
Orientation/ September 30, 2010 rom 10:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 noon for all positions
Training Day: Tour Guide training will be an additional one hour
You will not be paid for this day. This day is mandatory attendance.
Green Meadows Farm
Days of Operation: October 6 through October 31, 2010 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Interview Days: September 30, 2010 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Orientation/ October 1, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. for all positions
Training Day: Tour Guide training will be an additional one hour
You will not be paid for this day. This day is mandatory attendance.
Green Meadows Farm
Days of Operation: October 7 through October 27, 2010
Interview Days: October 4 and 5, 2010 between 10:00am and 12:00 noon
Orientation/ October 6, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 noon for all positions
Training Day: Tour Guide training will be an additional one hour
You will not be paid for this day. This day is mandatory attendance.
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