SCHOOL TOUR/PROGRAM MANAGERSchool Tours/Program Manager Responsibilities:The School Tour/Program Manager's primary role is to design and deliver authentic agricultural experiences that nurture the connections between children and food. The School Tour/Program Manager is responsible for guiding and supporting children Pre-K – 3rd grade through farm and garden activities and transitions during each 1–2-hour tour timeframe, as well as overseeing the Tour team. The School Tours/Program Manager will report directly to the Regional Manager of Orchard Operations.The School Tour /Program Manager duties will include, but are not limited to:Training, supervising, and leading the part-time/seasonal school tour staff including, but not limited to, our school tour guidesPerforming and/or overseeing all aspects of our tours from welcome, check-in support, station rotation, lunch breaks and station delivery in times of smaller toursTeaching each tour station and tailoring presentations to be age appropriate including:Classic TourBasic PumpkinTour Maze TourHoneybee TourAssist with all daily activities as needed, including set-up, inventory, and clean-upSolicit, expand, and update our e-mail/mailing list for local schools, daycares, churches, camps, etc.Update packet and brochure information when neededAttend weekly farm team/school tour meetingsReview school tour records and determine plans to encourage customer loyalty.Experience/Qualifications:Experience working with childrenAbility to plan and conduct children's activitiesAbility to engage the attention of large groups and guide them effectively from station to station on large tour daysAbility to work both as a team player and independentlyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA plus would be current certification in standard first aid and CPRStrong organization skillsHigh energyHours:School Tour/Program Manager works a minimum of 45 hours per week with additional hours required during Orchard Season.Salary:This is a salaried (exempt) position, plus opportunity for Orchard Season bonus.
This will be part time January - July, Monday-Wednesday. Full time August-October, then part time again November & December.