Full job description Organization and Position Overview The Food + Farm Exploration Center (Exploration Center), in partnership with Farming for the Future Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to educate current and future generations about agricultural innovation and sustainability. The Exploration Center will promote agricultural literacy, increase the understanding of the origins of food, and deepen the relationship between farmers and consumers. The Exploration Center will be a state-of-the-art manifestation of the Foundation's educational mission. It will be a centralized place for people to come together on a journey into the world of modern agriculture, meet the people behind food production, build science and engineering skills, connect, play, and learn. It will be a teaching farm, a children's museum, a science center, and a community workshop all rolled into a tantalizing celebration of food and farming. The Exploration Center will create common ground where people can learn directly from the industry. It is important for people to know where their food comes from, and farmers are eager to share those stories. Located in Plover Wisconsin, the Exploration Center will be the cornerstone of innovation and exploration as it relates to food grown for human consumption.
The Sanitation Specialist will report directly to the Operations & Exhibits Director, developing the Exploration Center cleaning protocols and implementing long-term strategies ensuring that the Center and grounds are always clean and orderly in order to project excellence to all visitors and employees. The Sanitation Specialist will possess a positive and creative approach. The ability to be a part of a highly functional team with enthusiasm and professionalism is required. We have both full-time and part-time positions available.
Essential Responsibilities Develop and follow the Center's cleaning protocols in all areas of the facility. Perform tasks including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, washing windows and removing and disposing of trash and recycled materials in appropriate receptacles. Maintain stock of sanitation supplies by performing weekly inventory and communicating ordering needs. Interact with guests in a friendly manner, answer questions and provide good customer service. Participate in outdoor grounds maintenance including weeding, mowing, trimming, landscape maintenance, and snow removal as needed. On occasion, perform deep cleaning tasks. Assist with event space setup, tear down, pre-event and post-event cleaning as needed. Cleaning in a commercial kitchen will be required. Maintain clean bathrooms by regularly inspecting and cleaning as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Personality Committed to safety and excellence. Committed to continuous improvement and personal accountability. Self-motivated, confident, energetic, and creative. Works well independently but can function well in a team. Excellent communication skills, positive and optimistic. Builds quality relationships with coworkers, vendors, and visitors. Recognizes personal limitations and knowledge gaps and communicates them. Aka: Humility. Physical Demands Able to stand and sit for long periods of time. Ability to climb ladders. Other physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing (ladders), reaching above the shoulders, lifting of up to 50 lbs., twisting, lifting and transporting moderately heavy objects such as furniture, file cabinets, equipment, boxes, etc. Ability to operate landscaping equipment/mowers for 8 hours. Evenings and weekends will be required. Work schedule will be 2nd shift, rotating Wednesdays-Sundays, 3 days/week. Desired time is 2PM-10PM, but flexible. Qualifications and Experiences 3-5 years of responsibility and demonstrated success in facility sanitation/custodial services. Experience with non-profit and/or educational organizations. Self-starter with a demonstrated strong work ethic. Must possess ability to prioritize and problem solve. Aptitude to work in a cross-functional organization. Motivated by change, growth, and the unknown. Instructions for Applicants Interested applicants will please assemble and email the following pieces of information, combined into one document to no later than 1:00 p.m. CST on June 1, 2024: A letter describing your qualifications for this Sanitation Specialist position and your interest in the Food + Farm Exploration Center, a current resume and three professional references with name and your relationship ( references will not be contacted until a candidate has been notified). Please be very specific if you are applying for the full-time or part-time position. Exploration Center Commitments The wage for this specialist position starts at $18 per hour. Offers of employment are contingent upon results of thorough background and reference checks. All inquiries about and interactions with candidates are kept in strict confidence. This position will remain open until filled. Food + Farm Exploration Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Food + Farm Exploration Center is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at Food + Farm Exploration Center and is an important principle of sound business management.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
