Funland Associate

Blake Farms; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Blake Farms is seeking a Funland Associate to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for guests in our outdoor Funland area. Responsibilities include greeting guests, supervising children's interactions with animals, and maintaining cleanliness in play areas.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a love for working with families, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. This is a seasonal position requiring availability during weekends and peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for working with children and families.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for the duration of a shift.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and verify tickets for admission.
• Supervise guest interactions with farm animals.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of play areas.
• Assist with setup and operation of summer festivals.

Skills

Friendly, outgoing personality

Strong communication skills

Ability to work outdoors

Reliable and punctual

Comfortable around farm animals

Job description

Description

The Blake’s Orchard Inc. The Funland Associate is the heart of our outdoor children's area, delivering a fun, safe, and memorable experience for guests of all ages. This role is responsible for managing guest access to Funland, overseeing animal care interactions, maintaining the play areas, and supporting the special events and festivals hosted throughout the summer and fall seasons. Funland Associates work exclusively within the Funland area and are the primary point of contact for guests visiting this section of the farm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Greet guests warmly at the Funland entrance and verify tickets for admission
• Process ticket sales and animal feed purchases accurately and efficiently
• Answer guest questions about Funland attractions, animals, activities, and upcoming festivals
• Ensure all guests — especially children — feel welcome, safe, and engaged throughout their visit
• Supervise guest interactions with farm animals, ensuring safe and responsible feeding practices
• Distribute animal feed to guests and educate them on proper feeding techniques
• Monitor animal areas throughout the day for cleanliness, safety, and guest behavior
• Report any animal health concerns or unusual behavior to a supervisor promptly
• Monitor play areas to ensure safe use by children and compliance with posted rules
• Perform routine walkthroughs of the Funland area to identify and address safety hazards
• Keep play structures, pathways, and common areas clean and free of debris
• Assist guests with questions about equipment and activity guidelines
• Support setup, operation, and breakdown of Funland-specific activities during summer festivals
• Engage guests with seasonal activities and help facilitate structured programming as needed
• Maintain an enthusiastic, high-energy presence during peak event periods
• Follow all safety protocols and report incidents or accidents to a supervisor immediately
• Ensure Funland remains clean, organized, and visually appealing throughout each shift
• Assist in opening and closing procedures for the Funland area
• Adhere to all farm policies, health guidelines, and guest conduct standards

Education, Skills & Knowledge

• Friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine love for working with children and families
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, etc.) for extended periods
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for the duration of a shift
• Comfortable working around farm animals
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player

Working Conditions

This is a seasonal position based entirely outdoors within the Funland area. Associates must be prepared to work in all weather conditions typical of the season. Shifts are available on weekends, holidays, and weekdays during peak season. Hours vary based on operational needs, with increased availability required during summer festivals and the fall harvest season.

Mission and Core Values

Be a team player and adhere to the Blake Family Mission Statement “Growing Good Times and Memories for Every Generation” and embody our core values:

• W - Whatever it takes
• H - Help each other be successful
• A - Accountable to one another
• T - Treat customers like guests in our homes and employees like family

Additional Duties

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisors.

The Blake’s family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.