Employment at Hansel Hill

🎃 Halloween Animatronics Technician / Event Support — Part-Time

Hansel Hill Farm is looking for a hands-on, mechanically inclined person to help set up and maintain our Halloween animatronics in the field during our Halloween events!

Responsibilities:

• Set up and position Halloween animatronics throughout the event field

• Operate and monitor animatronics during events

• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs as needed

• Maintain animatronics throughout the Halloween season

• Operate a generator safely

• Replace 12V motors and perform other basic mechanical repairs

• Help ensure all equipment is functioning properly and safely

Qualifications:

• Comfortable working with mechanical equipment

• Basic mechanical/repair experience

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment

• Experience or willingness to learn how to operate a generator

• Ability to replace a 12V motor

• Reliable and able to work independently

• Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions

Schedule:

• Need help during the daytime next week for setup and preparation

• Weekend evenings throughout October during Halloween events

• Additional hours may be available as needed

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, fixing things, and creating a fun Halloween experience!

☕ Part-Time Barista / Mobile Coffee Trailer Team Member

Hansel Hill Farm is looking for a friendly, dependable Part-Time Barista to join our mobile coffee trailer team! This position will serve beverages and hot food at Hansel Hill Farm events and other locations throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including:

  • Drip coffee

  • Hot chocolate

  • Ciders

  • Other specialty beverages

• Prepare and serve hot food

• Provide friendly and welcoming customer service

• Operate the coffee trailer and equipment

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Handle payments and transactions

• Assist with setup and cleanup

• Help with transporting the trailer when needed

Qualifications:

• Friendly, outgoing, and dependable

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Food and beverage experience is a plus, but not required

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Valid driver's license required

• Must be comfortable pulling a trailer or willing to learn

• Ability to work outdoors and at special events

Current Schedule:

• Wednesdays, 3–7 PM through November

• Wednesday mornings, 9–11 AM for Play Days

• Weekend shifts available

• Additional shifts available periodically for special events

This position will continue throughout the year, with opportunities for additional hours at events.

Interested in joining our team? We’d love to hear from you!

🌻Homeschool Educators (all positions currently filled)

Our Homeschool on the Farm program lasting 10-weeks offers hands-on, nature-based learning where children explore academics through animals, gardening, farm projects, and outdoor play. Activities include farm chores (e.g., feeding and brushing animals, weeding) and kids are given a brief lesson and a related hands-on activity, such as learning the plant life cycle and planting a seed to take home.

We’re hiring Lead and Assistant Educators to help guide Little Lambs, Busy Bees, and FIT groups in creating meaningful, experiential learning rooted in community and sustainable farming. Lead teachers are responsible for collaborating to create an hour’s worth of activity structured to a theme relevant to farm and sustainable farming. All positions must be comfortable in an outside setting and working with children. All positions must able to pass background check for ages +18. Positions are paid or available to be bartered in exchange for homeschool tuition.

If you’re interested, please email us with a brief introduction, your availability, any relevant experience, and which program/position you’re interested in:

Little Lambs

• Level: New to the Farm/Beginners

• Ages: 3–5 years (approximate)

• Focus: Foundational farm learning with a gentle, very supportive structure. Parents stay and help guide.

• Mondays: 11:30 am–12:30 pm (Starts March 30th)

• Thursdays: 11:30 am–12:30 pm (Starts April 9th)

Busy Bees

• Level: Beginners

• Ages: 5–8 years

• Focus: Foundational farm learning with a gentle, supportive structure.

• Mondays: 1030 am–1230pm (Starts March 30th)

• Thursdays: 1030 am–1230pm (Starts April 9th)

Farmer-in-Training (FIT)

• Level: Beginners

• Ages: 8-12

• Focus: This mid-level program is for learners ready to engage in more complex instruction and tasks.

• Mondays: 10am – 1 pm

• Thursdays: 10am –1 pm

🌻Junior Farm Hands (all positions currently filled)

Junior Farm Hands support the daily work of our farm through hands-on outdoor tasks like moving mulch, pruning grape vines, cleaning chicken coops, working with hydroponics, basic animal care, and general farm maintenance. These roles welcome varying skill levels — no prior experience required — but applicants should be comfortable working outside all day, able to work independently, use tools safely, and operate heavy machinery like a tractor. Ideal for motivated self-starters who enjoy physical work and learning new skills on a working farm.

If you’re interested, please email us with a brief introduction, your availability, and any relevant experience.

🌻Beekeeper at Hansel Hill Farm

We’re seeking an experienced beekeeper to help maintain our on-site hives (approximately 6 total). This role includes regular hive checks, ensuring mites are treated, confirming supers are properly placed, and supporting overall hive health. Applicants must have beekeeping experience, and provide their own bee suit (all other equipment is supplied).

Bonus (not required): be a member of AABA; comfort assisting with educational moments for children—bringing small groups to the hives, showing hive components, and explaining basic beekeeping concepts.

Ideal for someone who loves bees, values responsible hive stewardship, and enjoys working in a community farm setting.

If you’re interested, please email us with a brief introduction, your availability, and any relevant experience.