Assistant Farm Curator

The Assistant Farm Curator is a part-time position working 15 hours a week with the opportunity for more hours in the fall. The typical work week will be Saturday 9AM to 5PM, and 2-3 weekday afternoons from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. This position will be responsible for the cleaning, feeding, exercising, and enrichment of the animals, as well as interacting with the public through scheduled programs and spontaneous interactions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Heckscher Farm team, cleaning, feeding, exercising, and providing enrichment for animals, as well providing education through communication with visitors.
• Staff and support SM&NC special event weekends, such as Harvest Festival and Spring on the Farm
• May aid in the teaching drop in programs
• Supervise and work closely with Junior Curator volunteers
• Perform any needed maintenance and upkeep to property such as fence repairs, mowing, and garden work
• Operate farm vehicle such pick up truck and golf carts if applicable
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Essential Skills:

• Must be 16 years or over
• Must possess a maturity to have professional, respectful demeanor with staff and public.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
• Experience or comfortability with large farm animals
• Excellent interactions with the public
• Must be a great team player but also able work well independently
• Sense of humor, flexibility, and great rapport with the public a must
• Must have a valid driver’s license

We offer a competitive salary and a great working environment.

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply:

Please send resume, cover letter and three references to vjaffery@stamfordmuseum.org