Position Announcement
Position Title: Heritage Farm Operations Coordinator
General Description: The Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley is an 1880s living history farm owned and operated by the Schaumburg Park District in suburban Schaumburg, Illinois. The site interprets the agriculture and lifestyles of Schaumburg Township's early German-American community, and is a one part of the 135 acre Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm. The Farm Operations Coordinator is responsible for the care and maintenance of the site's livestock, period and reproduction tools and equipment, buildings and grounds as well as the supervision of other staff and volunteers who assist with these duties. The position also entails working cooperatively with the Heritage Farm Program Coordinator to effectively interpret the site's agricultural history for daily visitors, program attendees, visiting school groups, and the general public. On-site housing (optional) is available for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1) Plan, coordinate and implement period-appropriate agricultural activities (i.e. livestock care and use; planting, cultivating and harvesting crops; etc.) for interpretive programs.
2) Supervise and train staff and volunteers engaged in farm maintenance, livestock care and the delivery of interpretive programs.
3) Assist with the planning of programs and general Spring Valley seasonal special events.
4) Assist with the development of long-range plans including annual budgets.
5) Oversee the purchase of feed and other supplies needed for livestock care and other agricultural activities.
6) Assist with on-going research of period-appropriate activities, equipment, livestock, etc.
7) Make recommendations on the site's appearance, building and artifact restoration, and acquisition of new reproduction or original equipment.
8) Be able to conduct agricultural activities with modern equipment when needed to insure the efficient operation and interpretation of the Heritage Farm as a living history site.
Qualifications:
· Possess at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in American History, Museum Studies Agricultural Science or related field or commensurate experience acquired from five years or more of work on a living history farm.
· Proven knowledge and experience with dairy operations, draft horses and general livestock care.
· Possess practical knowledge of agricultural history, practices and methods between 1850 and 1900.
· Knowledge of and experience with late 19th century farm equipment operation and repair.
· Knowledge of and experience with principles of interpretation.
· Experience supervising other employees and volunteers.
· Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
Starting Salary & Benefits: $39,392 - 44,616, dependent on experience
Includes full benefits package (individual or family health, dental, vision insurance, paid holidays, etc.). Acceptance of on-site housing will be considered part of compensation.
Extended Closing Date: September 1, 2008 or until filled
Apply To: Manager of Conservation Services
Schaumburg Park District
1111 E. Schaumburg Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 985-2100
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Patricia Kennedy
Heritage Farm Program Coordinator
Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm
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tel: 847-985-2100
fax: 847-985-9692
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