Who We Are
Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world.  Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.  

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services.  Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.

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Seasonal Inn Guest Attendant

Supervisor:  Assistant Inn Director        

Employee Status: Seasonal, Full or Part Time Hours

Location: Onsite, Shelburne, VT 

Start & End Date:  May 1 - October 31, 2024

Salary Range: $16 - $17/hr + tips

Work Schedule: Morning (8AM-3:30PM) and Evening (2PM-9PM) shifts available daily 

(The Inn’s front desk is open seasonally, each day from 8AM - 9PM) 

 

What You’ll Do: Key Responsibilities 

  • Greeting guests upon arrival and assisting with check-in and check-out processes
  • Fulfilling specific guest needs and requests pleasantly and efficiently
  • Provide valet services for arriving and departing guests
  • Being conversant about Shelburne Farms and the local area, answering related questions and providing general information in a knowledgeable manner
  • Preparing guest rooms for arrival of new guests (i.e. cheese plate, flowers, door tag, etc.)
  • Checking public rooms for tidiness and general appearance continually throughout the day
  • Monitoring tea service in the afternoon, assisting service staff when necessary
  • Monitoring the temperature of the house, carrying out all “hot” and “cold” weather duties
  • Keeping employee areas of the Inn clean and orderly
  • Maintain weekly inventory for room/cottage guest supplies and alerting the Assistant Inn Director when an order is needed

 

Who We’re Looking For

  • Mission-Aligned: You are excited to be part of Shelburne Farms’ mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future and you understand how important the hospitality and food experiences we offer are for advancing the Farm’s mission. 
  • Detail Oriented:  You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Gracious: You are warm, friendly, and generous. You understand that the art of hospitality lies in creating a sense of welcome and belonging for the people with whom you interact.
  • Team Player: You are happy to jump in on any task and help out team members as needed
  • Excellent Communicator: You enjoy talking to people and enjoy listening even more.
  • Flexible: Your life allows for flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
  • Inclusive: Comfortable working with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds

 

Additional Valued Qualifications 

  • Previous guest experience is helpful but not required
  • A valid driver’s license for Valet services

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Seasonally demanding work schedule
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs up flights of stairs
  • Indoor spaces lack conventional heating and cooling

Benefits 

  • We offer a 30% discount on Farm products.
  • Six (6) days (total of 48 hours) of paid Sick Time for all seasonal employees, regardless of average hours worked/week and length of seasonal time working on the farm.

 

To Apply

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

You are invited to submit an application online, in person, or by mail to: 

  • jobs@shelburnefarms.org with “Guest Attendant” in the subject line, or
  • Shelburne Farms attn: Human Resources, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
  • Need additional support? Call our Human Resource Director at 802-985-0370.

Include a response to the following questions:

  • How your qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of the Farm and this position.
  • How your experiences, values, and/or efforts demonstrate your commitment to the values of diversity, justice, and equity.
  • How did you learn about the position?

Please also include contact information for 3 references.

 

At Shelburne Farms, we value equitable access to employment opportunities and career growth as central to our vision for a sustainable future.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to shifting our resources towards amplifying and uplifting historically marginalized communities to provide a fair and just opportunity for employment.  Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary/Wage:
$16 - $17/hour
Term:
Seasonal
Time:
Full or Part Time
Date Posted: March 4