Seasonal Program Assistant
Position Category: Part Time
Company Name: Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Location: Amherst, NY
Pay: $17 per hour
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Mission STATEMENT
To preserve, interpret, and exhibit the agricultural history of the Buffalo Niagara region.
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is located on a 35-acre campus and our Historic Village contains ten historic buildings built during the 19th century. These buildings were moved to our campus when they were threatened with demolition during the Town’s rapid growth and development. A dedicated, ongoing program of preservation and conservation has resulted in these buildings being restored to their 19th-century appearance, so that visitors may experience what life was like in the Buffalo Niagara Region during an earlier era.
Our indoor museum features rotating exhibits, the Niederlander Research Library, and a collection of 40,000+ artifacts.
BNHV carries out its educational mission through exhibits, interpretation of authentic agricultural and rural life practices within the Historic Village and on our working farmstead, programs, group tours, classes, artisan workshops, community outreach activities, and community access to a variety of artifacts and historic resources retained in our Collections and Research Library.
Job Description:
The Seasonal Program Assistant is an important part of Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village’s (BNHV) Education Department.
This person assists with crops, gardens, and farmstead needs.
This position is part-time, temporary and reports to the Education Manager.
Key Duties
● Assist with the production of crops and other farmstead products such as chicken eggs,
honey, maple syrup, and wool.
● Assist with Farmstead crops and gardens planting, harvesting, and maintenance,
including tasks such as brush clearing and weeding.
● Assist with Farmstead Experience programming.
● Assist with Farmstead livestock feedings and care.
● Other duties as assigned.
Conditions:
● This position requires performing job duties outdoors in various weather conditions (rain, snow,
heat, cold, etc).
● This position requires lifting of 40 pounds or more.
● This position requires working with ladders and from moderate heights, working with heavy
machinery such as tractors and ground vehicles, physical labor which at times may be strenuous,
and interaction with farm animals.
Hours and Schedule
● Part Time Temporary.
● Seasonal Shifts: March – October.
● Shifts Vary: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
● Weekend availability required.
● On-site role.