Seasonal Public Programming and Visitor Service Associate

The Trustees of Reservations•Edgartown, MA

7d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Institute became a Trustees-managed property in 2016 at which time The Trustees built a teaching kitchen to complete the cycle of farm-to-table. In 2021, a new partnership was formed with The Trustees and Slough Farm to continue our farm-based educational programs and events. Morning Glory and Grey Barn are actively farming Katama Farm. Visitors can often see both Morning Glory cows and Grey Barn sheep grazing in the fields or walk through the Katama Barn to meet The Trustees sheep, goats, chickens, and roaming ducks. As a Public Programming Assistant, your primary responsibility is to assist in the coordination and growth of TFI’s events and presence in our community.

Requirements

A love of food and farming!
Can-do attitude with strong attention to detail
High level of organization and professional attitude
Must be organized and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Must have strong written and oral communication skills
Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
Access to your own form of transportation.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must be willing to work in variable weather conditions.
Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Nice To Haves

Serv-safe certified preferred
Social media experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Engagement Site Manager in all engagement related programs including but not limited to: daily tours, family programming, child drop off programming, cooking classes, farm dinners, one-off cooking classes, and more
Programs include registration, set-up, break-down, promotion, correspondence with teachers, managing staff assistance
Creation of branded content such as promotional materials, as well as contributing to TFI’s social channels (Facebook and Instagram)
Assisting visitors and customers in our visitor center and farm stand including use of our POS sale system to sell registrations, memberships, produce and other TFI branded merchandise
Being a FARM Institute/Trustees ambassador and creating awareness of our mission to our community
Assisting with livestock chores and occasional field work related to our pyo sunflower and pumpkin fields
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Benefits

Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

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