Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: Starting at $13 per hour
Required Experience: 0 – 1 years
See full job and application details at https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-tour-guide–farm-hand-carlsbad-california/3751891686
Work by the ocean! Carlsbad Aquafarm is looking for an educated tour guide to facilitate our exclusive Farm Tour & Oyster Tasting experiences.
This is a fun and busy role with opportunities for growth in the Marine Aquaculture industry.
The ideal candidate is a student or graduate looking to further their experience and knowledge of Marine Biology, Aquaculture and/or Sustainable Farming.
Applicants must be in good physical condition and prepared to work a full day outdoors. Must have reliable transportation. Customer service experience is a plus, but not required.
Applicants must be able to work both Saturdays and Sundays. Minimum 16 hours per week, with opportunities for full-time hours for suitable candidates.
In-house training provided.
Duties include:
- Educate guests on the techniques and equipment used to support the growth and harvesting of Oysters and Mussels.
- Educate guests on the local wildlife and how sustainable farming protects the natural ecosystem.
- Lead oyster shucking classes and host tasting events.
- Answer customer phone calls and reply to enquiries.
- Fulfill Farm Pick-Up orders.
- General cleaning and maintenance.
- Opportunities to support hands-on farming duties and bivalve hatchery procedures.