About Queens County Farm Museum
Queens County Farm Museum is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York State, dating back to 1697. As a designated New York City Landmark and a site on the National
Register of Historic Places, Queens Farm welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually. It connects people to agriculture, colonial history and the environment, offering learning opportunities on biodiversity, health and wellness, climate change, and the preservation of local history.
The QCFM hosts a variety of acclaimed education programs, public events, and adult education opportunities. It also operates a year-round Farm Store and numerous seasonal farmstands onsite and with community partners. The 47-acre site features nine buildings, including the historic Adriance Farmhouse (c.1772), a Farm Store, and a Greenhouse (1926), along with growing fields, animal paddocks, composting areas, teaching gardens, and an apiary. Queens Farm is a fully operational farm with livestock, vegetable production, and farm equipment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Program set-up and breakdown.
- Hosting themed birthday parties.
- Ticket scanning.
- Manning event stations and interacting with the public.
- Retail sales.
- General maintenance of facilities and grounds.
- Uphold event policies and provide visitors with accurate information regarding ticketing issues.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management team.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Self-motivated, reliable, and attentive to detail
- Strong time management & interpersonal skills
- Comfortable interfacing with the public
- Ability to stand on feet for eight hours, as needed
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays when public events are scheduled
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors, rain or shine
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse populations
- Works well in a fast-pace team environment
- Experience working at special events a plus
Public Programs may Include:
- Bee A Pollinator Earth Day Service Day
- Apple Blossom Children’s Carnival
- Sheep Shearing Festival
- Flavors of the World Festival
- Thunderbird American Indian Powwow
- Queens Agricultural Fair
- Amazing Maize Maze
- Movie Nights
- Harvest Weekends
- Maze by Moonlight
- Pumpkin Patch
- Halloween on the Farm
- Joy on the Farm
Compensation
Part-time, based on event schedule needs. Nights, weekends, and holidays required during special events.
Compensation is at $18.00/hour plus occasional tips for birthday parties.
To Apply:
Please send a brief cover letter and resume with a description of why you want to join the Queens Farm team to: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until the position is closed.
Queens County Farm Museum (QCFM) supports diversity in the workplace. QCFM is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (EOE) and supports a drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
