Farm Ambassador

Rodale Institute • Kutztown, PA

10d

About The Position

The Farm Ambassador will lead weekly guided walking and golf cart tours and scheduled special request tours of Rodale Institute, typically from May through October. The Farm Ambassador will develop a detailed knowledge of Rodale Institute’s history, mission and major research projects and meet with key personnel as needed to best inform visitors about the Institute’s ongoing work.

Requirements

• Superior communication skills and ability to lead a group
• Keen interest in learning
• Ability to understand and communicate scientific information to a general audience
• Excellent time management skills
• Positive and helpful attitude

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong knowledge of Rodale Institute’s projects and programs to best interact with tourgoers and ensure a positive visitor experience
• Collaborate with the Visitor Center Manager for all communication related to the guided tour program, such as managing special requests and coordinating any off-schedule tours, answering questions submitted prior to a tour, and following up with answers to questions posed during the tour
• Partner with the Development and Communications teams to schedule special tours and corporate volunteer groups
• Other duties may/will be assigned on a case-by-case and as-needed basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees