Employment
We are looking for friendly, courteous and respectful employees that are customer service focused. Customer service is our top priority for all positions. You must be 15 years old or older. You must be available at least 10 hours per week with Friday, Saturday and Sunday being our busiest days with the most hours available. We will work around your availability however, the more available you are, the more likely we will consider you for employment. The Farm is open Mid April – Oct 31st. Hours are M-F 9am- 6pm Sat & Sun 9am-6pm. In May, we are open until 7pm on weeknights.
You must be at least 15 year old to work at Goebbert’s Farm. The jobs available are varied and seasonal. We are looking for employees that are family friendly. Appearance must be neat, no piercing anywhere but ears, hair must be neat and out of face. Tattoos must be covered at all times.
Job Descriptions
Retail Sales & Cashier (All Seasons)
Provide excellent customer service in a friendly and efficient way. Cash register training will be provided. Attention to cleanliness, restocking, running a cash register and selling merchandise is required for this job. This position requires individuals to work in a semi- outdoor environment and some light to medium lifting is required. Fall Season only – a limited number of positions available in our gift area as well as our Sweets & Treats shop.
Hours available – various
Perennial Plant Sales (Spring Only)
Candidate should have a working knowledge of perennial plants, trees and shrubs. Candidate should be customer service oriented and able to advise customers on plant selection, garden layout, planting, plant care, & pruning. This position requires individual to work outside in all weather conditions and requires light to medium lifting.
Hours available – various
Custom Planting (Spring Only)
We are looking for people talented at designing planters with mixed annuals and perennials. Working with customers, you will be asked to find out what their needs are and planting to fulfill their request. This position requires individuals to work in the greenhouse and outside in all weather conditions and requires light to medium lifting.
Hours available – various
Greenhouse Customer Service (Spring Only)
We are looking for friendly, customer service oriented individuals to assist our customers in our annual flowers and vegetable area. Working knowledge of plants is a plus. This position requires individuals to work in the greenhouse and outside in all weather conditions and requires light to medium lifting.
Hours available – various
Food Service (Fall Only)
Our food service requires a range of abilities from cooking to filling drinks. We are looking for team players that are customer service oriented and can work at a fast pace.
Hours available – various
Grounds Crew (Fall Only)
We are looking for hard working individuals that can work independently to keep our farm clean and safe for all guests. Carry-outs, car loading, picnic table cleaning, trash removal, supply replenishment, and sweeping are all part of this job. This position requires individual to work outside in all weather conditions and requires light to heavy lifting.
Hours – after school and weekends
Tickets (Fall Only)
Our ticket area requires a range of abilities from collecting tickets at various attractions to cashiering in the ticket booth. We are looking for friendly, happy employees that love the outdoors and people. This position requires individual to work outside in all weather conditions.
Hours available – various
Corn (Fall Only)
We are looking for individuals that can cook in an outdoor environment and serve customers in a fun and friendly way. Training is provided, mostly weekend hours only with some limited weekday hours available. This position requires individual to work outside in all weather conditions and requires light to medium lifting.
Security (Fall Only)
We are looking for individuals that can help make sure that all our guests are safe and having fun at Goebbert’s. This position requires individual to work outside in all weather conditions and be able to stand/walk for an extended period of time.
Hour Available – various
School Tours (Fall Only – Not Available In 2020)
We are looking for people that love children and know how to foster a learning environment. Tour guides are asked to man one of nine different learning stations while school students visit the farm. This position requires individual to work outside in all weather conditions.
Hours available: Monday – Friday only. Tour guide schedules vary in start and end times – can be as early as 8:30am and end as late as 2:30pm. Tour guides are required to provide a minimum of 3 days per week to be considered for employment.
All Other (Fall Only)
We have a number of other jobs on the farm that require a variety of skills with varying hours and days. Let us know what your skills are and we will try to match you with the correct job.