Birthing Barn Midwife

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Birthing Barn Midwife

Reports To: Director of Museums and Tour/Adv. Operations Manager

Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Goals and Summary: The responsibilities of the Birthing Barn Midwife are to showcase cow well-being by engaging visitors in conversation and over-exceeding expectations of gentle human-cow interaction. The Birthing Barn Midwife performs all daily duties of the Birthing Barn operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Opens and closes the birthing barn following the SOPs and checklist.
• Proactively greets guests with a warm welcome and engages with open-ended questions.
• Proactively shares information about the birthing process with guests.
• Answers all questions in an accurate and friendly manner. Uses empathy when explaining tough-to-explain farm practices.
• Ensures barn viewing area is clean, safe, and at a comfortable temperature for visitors and cows.
• Manages the stoplight notification dial and proactively uses radio to communicate the current “color” of the birthing barn.
• Uses positive language to manage undesirable visitor noise levels or behavior.
• Communicates with cow hauler to ensure cows are brought to the Birthing Barn at regular intervals.
• Pulls calves following farm procedures when cows need birthing assistance.
• Feeds newborn calves following farm procedures.
• Calls farm vet when cows or calves need advanced medical treatment.
• Follows cleaning protocol in all areas of responsibility to remove manure and other cow bodily fluids.
• Manages fresh straw delivery and removal by coordinating with farm handler.
• Manage flies and other pest insects by following outlined procedure.
• Maintains fresh, clean water for cows.
• Give personalized premium tour experiences, ensuring top-tier service, attention to detail, and a memorable guest experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Effective listening and communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking to a large crowd.
• Impeccable stage presence.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Professional, outgoing, and polite demeanor and appearance.
• Flexible availability to work early shifts, weekends, and long hours.
• The ability to bend, squat, reach, and twist.
• The ability to push, pull, and lift heavy objects.
• Knowledge of farm practices to perform the above responsibilities.
• Willing to get Passenger endorsement on driver’s license

Experience and Education:

Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience.