Agritourism Intern - Summer 2025 - Fair Oaks Farms : Job Details

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard.

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

Position Title: Agritourism Intern

Reports To:

Director of Museum & Tour Operations & Enrichment Program Manager

Position summary:

Internships are open to all majors. Students will gain valuable experience in many aspects of Fair Oaks Farms including, but not limited to: learning dairy production, pig production, public speaking, and interaction with tourists- Engage the tourists joyfully and genuinely while learning to communicate with & educate the public on the importance of farming and agriculture.

Assist with planning & developing educational programs such as STEM field trips, workshops, and camps to various customer segments ranging from educational institutions to families that supplement the guest experience at Fair Oaks Farms.

Genuinely appreciate the animals and the people who find it their calling to take care of them, present a positive impression of the Fair Oaks Farms experience while networking with farmers, agritourism managers, and professionals in the farm and agritourism industry.

Expect to work 40 hours per week with weekend rotations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Professionally, politely, and positively communicate to guests and co-workers while providing extraordinary service to staff, peers, and visitors ensuring positive example to staff members.

* Work in a fast-paced environment paying attention to each guest and remembering which attractions they experienced and which ones they have yet to experience.

* Obtain and share accurate farm knowledge with guests and co-workers.

* Stay in constant communication with other departments informing them of guests' planned activities and their desires.

* Command attention and take the lead with group leaders and teachers.

* Follow written and verbal instructions from company operating procedures and/or management.

* Stay organized in manner, with materials, and company property.

* Explain and start exhibits as needed, ensure exhibits are clean and working & report to management in the instance an exhibit is having an issue.

* Complete daily operational checklist & cleaning checklist in area of responsibility.

* Communicate departmental improvement ideas to management.

Intern Project Involvement

* Assist with creation, implementation, and maintenance of tour programming and educational workshops according to company vision, mission, and values.

* Collaborates with departmental peers relating to planning and operating educational programming.

* Works on or visits pig and dairy farm to maintain working knowledge of the farms in order to communicate effectively.

* Collaborates with training team to ensure the adventure staff is up to date on content and operational programming.

* Maintains a friendly, cheerful, professional, and courteous demeanor at all times and work effectively and positively with all members of the FOF team.

* Find projects to work on during idle times

Position Requirements:

* Effective listening and communication skills.

* Have a keen eye for detail & problem solving abilities.

* Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.

* Moderate technical expertise and knowledge of company products and equipment.

* Comfortable with a fast-paced environment, able to multitask & good organizational skills.

* Professional, outgoing, and polite demeanor and appearance.

* Able to handle a moderate activity level and maneuver quickly.

* Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities, complete projects in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

* Team player who works productively with wide ranges of people.

* Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures with ability to think, problem solve and work independently with some directions.

Flexible availability & must be available to work a mix of weekdays and weekends, 9-5pm