Seasonal Fall Event Staff - Weekend Shifts

Wilson Farm, Inc.; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilson Farm, Inc. is seeking friendly, dependable staff to support our Pumpkin Village and fall events throughout October. You’ll help create a fun, safe experience for families and visitors, with variety of duties from guest assistance to operating attractions.

Shifts are Saturdays and Sundays in October, plus select holiday dates, outdoors in fall weather. Prior event or customer service experience is helpful but not required; we value reliability and a cheerful demeanor.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable and dependable for scheduled weekend shifts.
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable interacting with customers of all ages.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Positive, calm, and helpful attitude in a busy environment.
• Previous event, attraction, retail, or customer service experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting customers and families.
• Helping with Pumpkin Village and other fall activities.
• Monitoring guest flow, lines, and activity areas.
• Providing directions and answering customer questions.
• Assisting with setup, cleanup, and general event needs.
• Operating or assisting with select attractions, including our popular potato blaster.

Skills

Friendly & outgoing

Dependable

Customer service

Strong communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Description

Looking for a fun, temporary fall job? Join the Wilson Farm Events Team and help us create a great experience for customers visiting the farm during one of our busiest and most festive times of year!

We are looking for friendly, outgoing, and dependable individuals to assist with our annual Pumpkin Village & fall events throughout October. There is also potential for assisting with our late fall and holiday season events!

Schedule

This is a part-time seasonal position with shifts scheduled on:

Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, approximately 10:30am-5pm, as well as:

Indigenous Peoples' Day – Monday, October 12 approximately 10:30am-5pm

Friday, October 16 – approximately 12:00–5:00 PM

Friday, October 23 – approximately 12:00–5:00 PM

Friday, October 30 – approximately 12:00–5:00 PM

Applicants should have strong availability for the dates above.

What You'll Do

Event Staff help keep our fall activities running safely, smoothly, and - most importantly - fun for our customers. Responsibilities may include:

• Welcoming and assisting customers and families
• Helping with our annual Pumpkin Village and other fall activities
• Monitoring guest flow, lines, and activity areas
• Providing directions and answering customer questions
• Assisting with setup, cleanup, and general event needs
• Operating or assisting with select attractions, including our popular potato blaster

If you're dependable, enjoy working with people, and want to spend your October helping make fall at Wilson Farm a great experience for our customers, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay - $18/hour

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Reliable and dependable, particularly for scheduled weekend shifts
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable interacting with customers of all ages
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Positive, calm, and helpful attitude in a busy environment
• Previous event, attraction, retail, or customer service experience is helpful, but not required

Working Outdoors

This position is primarily outdoors, so applicants should be comfortable working in typical New England fall weather. The role requires prolonged standing and walking, as well as frequent bending, reaching, and navigating stairs or uneven outdoor areas.

Events are weather-dependent, and schedules may occasionally be adjusted due to inclement weather.