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JOIN OUR CREW

Seasonal Opportunities 

We’re more than just a farm, we’re an EXPERIENCE and a Central Illinois Agritourism destination! Because of our farm’s growth, we are adding to our farm crew in 2024.

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If you’re hard-working & reliable, you like to learn by doing, you don’t give up easy, you're a great listener who takes direction well, you have a servant heart, and last but not least….. you like to have FUN. Then we’re looking for YOU!

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Whether you have a day job, seek change, you’re a high school student or college student on the hunt for an internship, or just want some extra income. We’d love to have you on our Farm Crew!

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Our seasonal, part-time positions include:

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Field Team

  • Works outdoors with preparation, planting, scouting, and harvesting of our food, flower, and pumpkin crops.

  • Willing to work outdoors regardless of weather.

  • Can complete repetitious tasks while maintaining quality.

  • Works from as early as April until late October, but may flex based on schedule and/or availability.

  • 25-35 Hours during the week but days/hours may flex based on school schedule and availability.

  • Field team members are required to work at least one shift during our annual Mum Fest event, the weekend following Labor Day.

  • Field Team members report to Farmer Greg and/or our Field Team Lead.

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Food Team

  • Must be available to work during open hours or special events from May until late October but may flex based on schedule and/or availability. If you have a lot of Friday through Sunday obligations (especially in the fall) please do not apply for this position.

  • Farm Concession Hours:

    • May: Friday - Sunday, 9am – 3pm

    • June – August: Saturdays Only, 9am – 3pm (with special events starting late June on Thursday or Friday evenings)

    • September – October: Thursday – Sunday, 10am -4pm

  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

  • Takes, prepares, and/or fulfills food concession orders.

  • Strives to deliver an experience and food product that exceed the customer’s expectations.

  • Can complete repetitious tasks while maintaining quality.

  • Contributes to the cleanliness and stocking/inventory of the food concession.

  • Follows all food safety and standard operating procedures for the food concession.

  • Champions a fun & safe working environment.

  • Food Team members report to Farmer Mariah and/or our Food Team Supervisor.

 

Fun Team

  • Must be available to work during open hours or weekends from Late June until late October but may flex based schedule and/or availability. If you have a lot of weekend obligations, please do not apply for this position.

  • Farm Hours:

    • June – August: Saturdays Only, 9am – 3pm

    • September – October: Thursday – Sunday, 10am -4pm

  • Works in our new welcome desk, u-pick, and/or kids activity areas.

  • Will be a customer-facing team member who greets and interacts with customers for ensuring a consistent memorable experience.

  • Ability to be proactively engage & energize interaction with customers.

  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

  • Listens, understand, and be compassionate when providing information and assisting customer questions, concerns, and requests.

  • Able to make decisions to ensure our guests have a positive experience.

  • Champions that our customers understand procedures and practices for ensuring a fun & safe experience while visiting our farm.

  • The Fun Team members report to Farmer Mariah and/or our Farm Market lead.

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Farm Team Pay & Perks

  • Competitive pay with a bonus pay program

  • Free farm t-shirt(s)

  • Free monthly team lunch (May to Aug)

  • Discount on food/beverage purchases during work

  • Flexible schedules – when requested in advance

  • Weekend or Weekday Shifts

 

Farm Team General Qualifications

  • Food & Fun Team members must be 16 years of age with reliable transportation to work.

  • Field Team members must be 14 years of age by start date with reliable transportation to work.

  • Ability to perform job functions and interactions in alignment to our farm’s values, mission, and brand standards.

  • Eager to roll-up your sleeves and work - a strong work-ethic is a must!

  • Able to effectively work independently or as part of a team.

  • Prolonged standing and/or walking hours at a time.

  • Excellent listening & communication skills.

  • Ability to problem solve, ask questions, and take initiative.

  • Trusted to complete certain tasks with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to follow instructions & take direction.

  • Confident to share ideas or opportunities for improvement.

  • Adaptable to change of plans or routines.

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We invite interested individuals to complete the application below. If you have any questions prior to applying or would like to send us a copy of a resume, please email us at: mariahandgreg@mariahsmums.com.

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FARM CREW APPLICATION

Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
Do you meet the minimum age requiement to work at our farm?
Please select the team(s) you want to be considered for.
Are you currently employeed now?
Are you available to work the entire season for the position you are interested in?

Employment Information
Please include your two most recent jobs.

Education

Personal

Have you ever visited our farm?
How did you find out about our employment opportunities?

References
Please include names of two persons not related to you.

Acknowledgement

I CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS APPLICATION IS PROVIDED VOLUNTARILY.
I CERTIFY THAT THE FACTS CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT, IF EMPLOYED, FALSIFIED STATEMENTS ON THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR REFUSING TO HIRE ME OR DISMISSAL SHOULD I BE HIRED.
I AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATION OF ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN AND THE REFERENCES LISTED ABOVE TO GIVE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING MY PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT.
IN CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT, I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE BUSINESS, WHICH RULES MAY BE CHANGED, WITHDRAWN, ADDED OR INTERPRETED AT ANY TIME, AT THE BUSINESS'S SOLE OPTION AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO ME.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NOTHING ON THIS APPLICATION IS INTENTED TO CREATE OR IMPLY A CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP. IF HIRED, I UNDERSTAND THAT EMPLOYMENT IS AT WILL, I.E., THAT IS NOT FOR ANY SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD OR DURATION, AND CAN BE TERMINATED WITH OR WITHOUT
REASON AT ANYTIME.

Signature
By completing the fields below, you are agreeing to the Acknowledgement statement on this application. If you are under 18 years of age, please include your Parent/Legal Guardian
Name, Phone Number, & Email Address below.

Thank you for applying!

We'll be in touch with you soon.

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