Job Application for Sanctuary Guide (Seasonal) at Farm Sanctuary

***Application Deadline: February 28th, 2025 12 pm EST***

Watkins Glen, NY

Summary: As members of Farm Sanctuary’s Education Team, Sanctuary Guides serve as knowledgeable and welcoming ambassadors for Farm Sanctuary. They will conduct farm tours and other educational programming and collaborate with onsite and offsite teams and experts to create meaningful educational experiences.

The Sanctuary Guide position offers a unique opportunity to live and work with a team of committed staff and volunteers focused on educating and advocating for farm animals. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience in animal advocacy work and knowledge of issues around animal agriculture. Successful candidates will bring a welcoming and warm demeanor and have a sincere connection to vegan and animal advocacy.

This position includes conducting tours and other educational experiences, welcoming and engaging with guests and volunteers, and supporting retail and hospitality operations.

Responsibilities:

Create an inclusive, safe, and inviting guest experience for visitors and community members
Greet guests, proactively engage visitors, provide information and wayfinding
Conduct public and private tours and other educational experiences
Collaborate with onsite teams to maintain animal residents’ and guests’ safety and comfort
Support retail, hospitality, and volunteer operations
Support programming and upkeep of the Sanctuary Center
Assist with onsite Sanctuary events and outreach projects
On-call response to B&B guest's after-hour emergencies
Provide administrative assistance as needed
Respond to public inquiries via Zendesk and telephone
Supply reports and other info to the Manager as requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Professional and gracious in high-volume situations
Extensive knowledge of farmed animal and vegan issues
Effective communication, public speaking, and outreach skills with various audiences
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
Efficient organizational skills and attention to detail
Team player and collaboration skills when working with colleagues
Willingness and ability to perform physical labor and moderate lifting
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred
Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
Familiarity, commitment to, and experience with the practice of equity and social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary’s mission

We embrace candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences, regardless of whether they satisfy all the specified requirements. We encourage you to apply, even if you have an unconventional or non-traditional background

Job Specifications:

Terms of employment: Temporary Full-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Education Department
Location: Watkins Glen, NY
Travel: None

Pay: $20/hour

Benefits: Eligibility to participate in Farm Sanctuary’s 403(b) and medical insurance plan
Additional Specifications:

This position is from March - November 2025.
Onsite housing is provided for the duration of seasonal employment (spaces are shared).

Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or age.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Any photos or videos taken in the scope of employment and/or related to Farm Sanctuary are considered work product and intellectual property of Farm Sanctuary.

Our Process:

Stage 1: 30-minute virtual interview with a member of our People and Culture team
Stage 2: 45-minute video interview with two members of our Sanctuary Experience team
Stage 3: Reference checks
Stage 4: Job offer

Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or age.

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