About the role
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.
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:
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Whatever it takes
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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.