Farm Assistant, Historic

Please fill out an employment application at wcparks.org / About / Employment JOB DESCRIPTION HISTORIC FARM ASSISTANT Status: Part-Time, Permanent Starting Salary: $14.25/hour; 28 hrs./week Reports To: Historic Farm Coordinator Classification: Intermediate – Employee has supervisory responsibilities relating to interns and volunteers. Employee has the authority to recommend any reward or disciplinary actions for employees under their direct supervision. The position of part-time Historic Farm Assistant directly involves but is not limited to the following illustrative duties: 1. Conducts daily farming operations, cleaning and maintenance of Carter Historic Farm (CHF), including but not limited to the outbuildings, crop farming, livestock care, grounds, fruit/vegetable gardens, and woodlot. Works with the operations & stewardship departments and outside contractors when appropriate. 2. Works with individuals and other organizations to conduct daily farming operations and farming-related programming. 3. Supervises and trains interns and volunteers as instructed by the Historic Agricultural Specialist to assist with the activities listed above. Coordinates public volunteer programs and group service projects related to farming. 4. Assists the Historic Farm Coordinator with public, requested and special event programming to include development, facilitation, set up and clean up. Conducts informal interpretation, programming and demonstrations with walk-in visitors to CHF. 5. Assists the Historic Agricultural Specialist with all aspects of crop farming, livestock care, and maintenance as requested. 6. Must be willing to operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to the following: power tools (drill, chop saw, grinder, etc.), a tiller, hand garden tools, as well as heavy equipment such as a tractor. Must undergo appropriate training before use of all such equipment. 7. Works a flexible schedule to cover farming operations and programming, including evenings, weekends and holidays. 8. Required to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. which may include feed, hay bales, and equipment, etc. 9. Maintains current certifications in CPR and First Aid. 10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Historic Agricultural Specialist & Historic Farm Coordinator that are deemed appropriate and necessary for the position. 11. Must be team oriented and willing to work to build an atmosphere of teamwork in the workplace with staff at all levels. Requirements: A willingness to learn new skills related to historical farming. Agricultural areas include crop farming, livestock, orchards, and fruit/vegetable gardening. Must be willing to learn and perform tasks in a period appropriate manner, and to work with historic farming equipment. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, reach objects overhead, and work outdoors. Must have a valid driver’s license. Preferred: Experience with some area of agriculture. Historical knowledge of northwest Ohio (especially Wood County), Experience providing public programs. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $14.25 per hour Work Location: In person