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Organization
Job Posted
January 26, 2023
Job Category
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Contact Name
Dani Biersteker
Contact Email
dani@muskoxfarm.org
Contact Phone
Location
United States
Summary
Organization Overview:
The nonprofit Musk Ox Farm promotes gentle musk ox husbandry, qiviut production and provides education to the public. The musk ox is an Ice Age mammal that once roamed the earth alongside sabre-tooth tigers and woolly mammoths. Keeping them warm in the winter, musk oxen produce qiviut (kiv'-ee-ute), the soft underwool of a musk ox and one of the warmest and finest natural fibers. In the spring, when the animals are shedding naturally, farm staff will gently hand-comb qiviut from all the members of the herd. We welcome visitors to the farm from all over the world for a closeup educational experience with these magnificent ruminants left over from the Pleistocene epoch. We offer tours by interpretive guides (you!), engaging exhibits, and a gift shop featuring some of the world’s only gently hand-combed qiviut fiber, qiviut yarn, and qiviut garments among other carefully curated musk ox inspired gifts.
Position Responsibilities and Qualifications:
The Musk Ox Farm is seeking curious individuals who are highly responsible, enthusiastic, and dedicated to fill its Interpretive Guide positions for the spring/summer/fall 2023 season. We will train successful new hires in interpretive education techniques, the history of the project, natural history of musk oxen, and the history of our Colony Farm. All you need to bring is a first-class attitude, genuine curiosity for the world around you, integrity, dedicated enthusiasm, and a commitment to make our guests feel welcomed, important, and well educated. The strongest applicants will have studied, or gained experience in, education, wildlife, history, ecology, or biology. Gracious customer service skills in a busy environment are a necessity. The position runs from early May through October 2023, with some options for a shorter season, or to stay on staff through the winter part-time.
COVID-19: The following protocols are a baseline minimum for all staff: Must demonstrate to be fully vaccinated and boosted, by presenting valid vaccination card. Must be willing to wear a mask indoors in public places, if needed. Must inform management of any exposure to COVID-19. Must inform management of any illness.
Learn more at: https://www.muskoxfarm.org/jobs
Compensation Information
Depending on skill sets, experience, and ability to contribute, the hourly rate of pay will vary between $12-$16 per hour. All seasonal staff will agree to a termination date. If the hiree is still on the payroll on that date a bonus of $1 per hour for every hour worked throughout the season will be paid. This does not mean that staff will be required to leave at this time, it simply allows the Farm to plan for an adequate staff throughout the season. Please be aware that no housing is available on site.