Seasonal Engagement Associate

Position Details

Title: 

Engagement Associate – Seasonal

Location: 

Duke Farms, Hillsborough, N.J.

Reports to:

Director, Community Engagement, Programs and Partnerships 

Status: 

Part time, seasonal, non-exempt 

How to Apply:

Click here to apply. Please submit a résumé. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Duke Farms is a living lab where model strategies for nature restoration, wildlife conservation and clean energy transition are developed. Located on 2,700 acres in Hillsborough, New Jersey, the campus serves as a gathering place for global decision-makers and local neighbors to ignite change.

As a center of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), Duke Farms advances the foundation’s mission to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future. We work across three areas: arts & culture, nature and health & well-being. In addition to Duke Farms, DDF operates five national programs as well as Shangri La, a global center for transformation located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. DDF’s activities are guided by the will of Doris Duke, who endowed the foundation with financial assets that currently total over $2 billion. (To learn more about the foundation, visit dorisduke.org.)    

POSITION

As a member of the Community Engagement team, the Engagement Associate supports the delivery of welcoming, well-coordinated visitor and event experiences at Duke Farms. This seasonal, front-line role contributes to daily operations and public programs by providing hospitality, assisting with events and logistical support for public amenities (café, bike rental service, orientation center and trails), and supporting positive interactions with visitors and community members. The Event and Engagement Associate helps ensure that visitors feel informed, welcomed and supported while engaging with Duke Farms’ mission, landscapes and programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver a welcoming, inclusive and respectful hospitality experience for all visitors, serving as a positive first point of contact for visitors at Duke Farms. Support visitor awareness of Duke Farms’ stewardship, sustainability and conservation work by sharing information and reinforcing established messaging and experiences.Play a key role in supporting visitor engagement initiatives such as answering phone calls, assisting with bike rentals, membership and providing general wayfinding.Assist with the execution of events at Duke Farms, including hands-on support with on-site logistics, collaborating cross-functionally and assisting coordination with vendors.Provide orientation and tour support for VIP visitors and special events.

Collaborate with Safety and Security staff to ensure the safety of visitors, following established safety protocols and reporting and escalating concerns as required.

Perform other work, including special projects, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Customer service experience.  Ability to engage positively with visitors and community members, providing assistance and information with a welcoming demeanor and efficiently handling inquiries and issues professionally. Strong oral and written communication skills for providing clear orientation and general information.  Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a solution-focused approach. Ability to support execution of events that may involve physical activities like setting up, moving equipment, carrying items up to 50 pounds, or moving extensively around the site. Ability to traverse the 2,700-plus-acre Duke Farms property as well as travel to other locations indoors, outdoors and under various weather conditions. Ability to work in various outdoor conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, sun exposure and wet weather with potential exposure to environmental factors such as poison ivy, ticks and mosquitoes.Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays. Valid driver’s license.

We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you have the skills and experience to perform the essential functions of this role, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

Anticipated starting hourly rate is $17.50.  15% employer contribution to your 401(k).A values-driven culture rooted in integrity, excellence, collaboration, openness and imagination, and diversity, equity and inclusion. 

The Doris Duke Foundation is committed to inclusive hiring and equal employment opportunity. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply. Our recruiting and employment practices adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation in the job application process is needed, please contact us here.

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