Event Staff- Seasonal

Pineland Farms Inc•New Gloucester, ME

2d•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Pineland Farms is hiring seasonal event team members for a walk-through holiday experience celebrating rural Maine, farms, agriculture, and community. Event staff help create a fun, festive, and memorable experience for visitors by supporting event operations, assisting guests, and maintaining safe and welcoming areas. The role is based at 110 Valley Farm Road in New Gloucester, Maine, and reports to the Education Department Director. It is an hourly, non-exempt position paying $21.00. The schedule is Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Thanksgiving through Christmas, as well as the week leading up to Christmas. Listed dates are December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2026, from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m. The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions, including cold and changing winter weather.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with visitors, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and positive in a busy event environment.
Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist wherever needed.
Ability to use good judgment and recognize when to seek assistance from a supervisor.
Ability to work independently and be a dependable member of the event team.
Ability to adapt to changing weather, visitor needs, and event conditions.
Comfort standing and walking for extended periods and working outdoors in winter weather.
Dependability and ability to work on the scheduled event dates.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the public is a plus.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors to support smooth event operations.
Assist with event setup, takedown, and general operational needs as assigned.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines and promptly report safety concerns to a supervisor.
Direct traffic and parking while welcoming and assisting visitors, answering questions, and providing directions.
Sell tickets, operate the POS system, and assist with food service.
Support event activities and manage guest flow to ensure a safe, organized, and enjoyable experience.
Maintain clean, welcoming visitor areas and provide positive, engaging interactions with guests and animals.
Help create a fun and memorable experience for every guest.