Farm & Museum Programs Lead (Part-Time)

Bensenville Park; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bensenville Park is seeking a Museum Program Assistant to help lead classes, programs, and tours at Fischer Farm and the Bensenville Railroad Museum. The role includes assisting with daily operations, customer service, and events.

Typical hours are 10–20 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends. The candidate should have a high school diploma (college degree preferred), strong verbal/written communication, and comfort working outdoors in various weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Experience leading programs in a nature center, farm, garden or museum environment.
• Good computer and social media skills.
• Excellent phone manners.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• English language fluency required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Able to lift 40 lbs., walk over uneven ground outdoors.
• Able to interview in-person at Fischer Farm (16W680 Old Grand Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106).

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for visitors.
• Assist with, lead, and develop interpretative programs and field trips.
• Work in the gift shop with accurate cash handling and restocking.
• Open and close buildings per procedures.
• Set up for and monitor private rentals and events.
• Lead birthday party programs as needed.
• Participate in special events and weekend work.
• Be available to work at least 4 weekend days per month.
• Assist with farm decoration and event prep.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform light clerical tasks.

Skills

Computer skills

Social media skills

Phone etiquette

Verbal and written communication

English fluency

Outdoor work willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Bensenville Park is seeking a Museum Program Assistant to help lead classes, programs, and tours at Fischer Farm and the Bensenville Railroad Museum. The role includes assisting with daily operations, customer service, and events.

Typical hours are 10–20 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends. The candidate should have a high school diploma (college degree preferred), strong verbal/written communication, and comfort working outdoors in various weather.