Employment Opportunities

Summary:  Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia, NH seeks a part-time, year-round Property Maintenance person.  The ideal candidate will be a “jack of all trades” capable of a wide variety of facility/property-related tasks from small engine repair to trail work to general building maintenance with some janitorial responsibilities.  The Property Maintenance person reports directly to the Executive Director and collaborates with staff in planning property projects, responding to property and maintenance issues needing attention, coordinating projects to be completed by volunteers, and preparing the property and/or facilities for upcoming programs.

Responsibilities

• General interior/exterior maintenance of facilities including Education Center, historic barn and the connector meeting room, and innovation center coming this fall (changing lightbulbs, putting up/taking down window screens, cleaning out gutters, changing filters on HVAC system, maintaining log of solar electric production, etc).
• Light janitorial duties as needed
• General maintenance of grounds (removing hazards such as broken branches/trees, maintaining burn pile, occasional light snow removal, some grass mowing, etc.)
• General maintenance of power tools and vehicles/small engines (1940’s Farmall tractor, ATV, mowers)
• Assist with program/event set-up and break down including cleaning and maintaining sugaring equipment
• Drive the tractor for occasional hayrides
• Oversee compliance with DES water-related regulations including monthly groundwater withdrawal meter readings/reporting.
• Collaborate with Volunteer coordinator in supervising and working with volunteer groups on property-related projects (trail maintenance, putting up/taking down birdhouses each year, maple sugaring, gardening)
• Maintain supply of firewood for maple sugaring programs each year.
• Participate with other Prescott Farm staff as a member of the safety committee
• Occasionally assist program staff with program materials (cutting wood for crafts, etc).
• Other facility/property-related duties as requested

Requirements

• Ability to consistently identify and troubleshoot facility/property-related problems and find the best solutions
• Experience operating and maintaining common power tools (including chainsaw, table saw, mowers, etc.) including blade sharpening, tune-ups, oil changes
• Experience operating and maintaining small-engine vehicles and farm equipment preferred (tractors, ATV)
• Intermediate carpentry skills
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems a plus
• Knowledge of maple sugaring a plus
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must pass comprehensive background check
• Working vehicle (preferably a pickup truck), valid driver’s license, and clean driving record

Some schedule flexibility available.  Up to 20 hours per week, year round.  Availability to work partial days on Fridays and Saturdays or Sundays preferred. 

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 references via e-mail to:

Jude Hamel, Executive Director
jhamel@prescottfarm.org

No phone calls, please.

Compensation: $17-$20/hour @ 20 hours/week; $17,680 to $20,800/year

Status: Part-time, on an as-needed basis
Compensation: Hourly, TBD based on experience

Position Summary

Field teachers at Prescott Farm will lead small groups of students from area schools in hands-on discovery of ecological concepts and occasionally lead or co-lead non-school group programs. Field teachers encourage program participants’ awareness of, and sense of connection to, the natural world, as well as foster a sense of wonder and a sense of place.

Responsibilities

• Attend field teacher training classes (2-day initial training and occasional professional development)
• Observe/shadow experienced environmental educators leading programs
• Lead groups of 10-20 students
• Guide student investigation through hands-on activities
• Assist staff in organization of program materials
• Convey Prescott Farm’s mission through our educational programs
• Participate in planning and/or organizational meetings as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Teaching experience/or experience working with children
• Basic natural history science background, local natural history a plus
• Interest in natural history and environmental education
• Enthusiasm & creativity
• Must be responsible and prompt
• Successful completion of Field Teacher training
• Flexible schedule is a must (we need staff for both weekday and weekend programs)
• Must pass a background check

To Apply

Please send a letter of interest and your resume via email to Jude Hamel, Executive Director, jhamel@prescottfarm.org.