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Posted: Wed, September 30, 2026

Newtown Square, PA job

Phone Number: 610-566-1725

Email: director@colonialfarmstead.org

Job Title: Farm Assistant
Organization: Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
Location: Ridley Creek State Park
Reports to: Historic Farm Manager
Salary: $15 per hour
Time Commitment: Part time; 20-24 hours per week year-round; weekends, holidays, and evenings are required

POSITION SUMMARY
The Farmer’s Assistant will work alongside the Historic Farm Manager, staff, and volunteers to participate in all farming activities including animal care, site maintenance, crop maintenance to support the Farmstead’s mission to educate, interpret, and encourage active participation in historic farming practices and skills that made 18th century life possible.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In coordination with farm staff and volunteers, support the historic farming initiatives of the farm including working with the heritage breed animals and planting and harvesting of heritage variety crops.
• Assist with daily animal care including feeding, watering, and regular upkeep of pastures and pens. Monitor and organize feed, bedding, and medical supplies as assigned.
• Assist with the planting, weeding, and harvesting of field crops which may include wheat, barley, rye, flax, corn, potatoes, and hay as well as native plants as part of the natural landscape.
• Assist with oversight of seasonal mowing, trimming, and brush clearing, and ensure that public areas and walking paths are clear and clean of debris.
• Assist in basic site repairs to maintain the appearance and safety of the site including fencing, building maintenance, and regular maintenance of machinery and equipment as assigned.
• Assist in cleanliness of the bathrooms and monitor supplies.
• Participation in weekend agricultural interpretive programs and events as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess a valid driver’s license. Reliable transportation is a must.
• Previous experience and background in animal care is required. Must be comfortable with basic animal care and routines such as feeding, grooming, administering medications, and picking feet.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance (i.e. mowers, chainsaws, splitters, etc.) strongly preferred or willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position and perform farm work both indoors and out. This includes lifting a minimum of 50 pounds in weight; standing for long periods of time; walking over rough terrain; working in hot, cold, and rainy weather, and contact with livestock.
• Be willing to work as part of a team, take direction, and be open and friendly with visitors, volunteers, and staff.
• Availability for daily animal chores at 8 AM and/or 3:30 PM. Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work is required to provide animal care.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail, take initiative, and willingness to perform repetitive tasks.
• Beneficial to have an interest or passion in history, farming, and/or historic skills.
• Required clearances: Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting, and Child Abuse Clearance.

Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to director@colonialfarmstead.org

Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead is an Equal Opportunity employer. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.