Junior Executive Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Assistant to join our alpaca farm and agritourism team. This part-time position requires approximately 25 hours per week, with some weekend and holiday availability. This is a job of opportunity, offering the chance to develop skills across diverse areas in a unique environment. Each key responsibility will be approached individually, starting with animal care, and no single workday will include every listed responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Animal Care & Farm Maintenance: Care for alpacas, maintain enclosures, and assist with general farm upkeep.
• Administrative Tasks: Support scheduling, record-keeping, and handling visitor inquiries.
• Retail Sales: Provide customer service, manage inventory, and process sales in the retail shop.
• Fiber Arts Collaboration: Assist with preparing alpaca fleece and supporting fiber arts activities.
• Public Engagement: Guide visitors, lead tours, and create a welcoming, educational experience.
• Support for Executive Assistant: Assist with projects, errands, and event preparation as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage warmly with the public.
• Self-starter who can work independently and take initiative.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and performing physical tasks.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn about alpacas, fiber arts, and agritourism.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor.
• Non-smoking environment; applicants must adhere to this policy.
• Drug-free environment; applicants must adhere to this policy.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in animal care, retail, or hospitality is a plus.
• Familiarity with fiber arts or crafting is beneficial but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor, depending on activity

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage or salary (depending on experience).
• Training opportunities for advanced livestock care.
• Access to farm-produced fiber for personal use.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Executive administrative support: 2 years (Required)
• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Palmyra, VA 22963 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palmyra, VA 22963: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23