Below is a human resource plan created in conjunction with the University of West Georgia and the Atlanta History Center for the Goldworth Farm in Villa Rica. This site includes a historic home, related agricultural outbuildings, historic gardens, and a Civilian Conservation Corp camp site as well as two archaeological home sites, all located on approximately 20 acres. The historic site will be associated with a 220-acre community called Avemore Village that is designed to cater to seniors and includes housing and retail shopping.
HUMAN RESOURCE PLAN
-Programming offered by appointment.
-Led by volunteers.
-Gardens and exteriors available for self-tour from dawn to dusk, spring through fall.
-Hours of operation will be Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4.
Plan 1- $50,000
Position
Status
Salary
Managing Director
Full-time, year-round
$32,000
Programs Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Part-time, 20 hours/week, 40 weeks/year
$15/hour
Graduate Research Assistant
Part-time, 250 hours/semester
$3,000/semester
Volunteers
Part-time, 30 hours/week
N/A
-Programming offered by appointment.
-Led by volunteers.
-Gardens and exteriors available for self-tour from dawn to dusk, spring through fall.
-Hours of operation will be Tuesday through Saturday, 9-5.
Plan 2- $100,000
Position
Status
Salary
Director
Full-time, year-round
$35,000
Curator
Full-time, year-round
$30,000
Programs Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator
Part-time, 20 hours/week, 42 weeks/year
$17/hour
Graduate Research Assistants (2)
Part-time, 250 hours/semester
$6,000/semester
Volunteers
Part-time, 30 hours/week
N/A
- Programming offered by appointment.
- Led by volunteers.
- Gardens and exteriors available for self-tour from dawn to dusk, spring through fall.
- Hours of operation will be Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4, and Sunday, 12-4.
Plan 3- $150,000
Position
Status
Salary
Managing Director
Full-time, year-round
$40,000
Education Coordinator/ Programs Manager
Full-time, year-round
$30,000
Weekend Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Part-time, year-round
$13/hour
Agricultural Manager
Full-time, year-round
$35,000
Retail Manager
Part-time, year-round
$15/hour
Graduate Research Assistants (2 Fall, 2 Spring, 1 Summer)
Part-time, 250 hours/semester
$3,000/semester
Volunteers
Part-time, 30 hours/week
N/A
Intern
Part-time, 100 hours/semester
N/A
Human Resources Plan- $50,000
Programs and offeringsThere are several opportunities available for Williams Farm Park to engage the public with a $50,000 budget. Volunteer-led tours of the grounds will be made available by appointment, and special ticketed events will be offered seasonally. The gardens and exteriors of buildings will be available for self-tour from dawn to dusk, spring through fall.
Tours will be made available Wednesday through Sunday by appointment. Hours of Operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4.
StaffManaging DirectorThe managing director of Williams Farm Park will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the farm, as well as leading development for all public programs delivered by staff and volunteers. The managing director will be the face of Williams Farm Park to the Avemore community, Villa Rica, and beyond. This position calls for skills in a variety of areas in both public-facing and behind-the-scenes fields.
Duties will include:
Interpretation/Curatorial –
- Creating a new historical tour for the property, as well as seasonal programming
- Managing, exhibiting, and preserving an extensive collection of authentic and replica furniture and agricultural equipment
- Maintaining a working knowledge of best practices, trends, and significant developments in the field of historic sites and house museums
Administration -
- Overseeing upkeep of property grounds and facilities
- Working with Volunteer coordinator to identify and develop new volunteer opportunities
- Managing small staff of part-time and volunteer workers
- Developing new income streams, Ensuring the organization establishes sound financial practices
- Providing general oversight of financial functions
- Providing leadership in development of policies, as well as organizational and financial plans
- Handle HR
- Serving as outward facing reflection of Williams Farm Park to publicize and raise community awareness of activities, programs, goals, and mission
- Establishing working relationships and cooperative agreements with community groups and organizations in pursuit of carrying out mission
As well as other duties as required.
Qualifications- In order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- A BA required (MA preferred) in Public History, Nonprofit Management, Executive Administration, or related field, plus 3 - 5 years’ experience working with historic homes or other related fields.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Strong marketing, public relations, and development experience, with the ability to identify and engage with potential stakeholders, donors, and volunteers
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Compensation – The Managing Director is a full time, exempt position. Salary is $32,000 annually. Expected schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Little to no travel required.
Programs Manager/Volunteer CoordinatorThe Programs Manager/Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for the quality of the programs delivered by Williams Farm Park, as well as managing the volunteer program. Additionally, this position will be the point of contact for individuals wanting to schedule guided tours of the property, as well as scheduling volunteers to deliver these programs. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Duties will include:
Program Management –
- Working with the Managing Director, developing a historic tour for the property; Ensuring quality and guest satisfaction with delivered programs; Managing program supplies and equipment; Delivering programs as needed
Volunteer Coordination –
- Working with Managing Director, planning and developing a volunteer training program
- Identifying and reaching out to potential volunteers
- Scheduling volunteers as needed for programs
- Developing a volunteer retention system including recognition for volunteer service
- Managing a limited volunteer budget
As well as other duties as requested.
Qualifications - In order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree (BA preferred) in Administration, Nonprofit management, or related fields, OR 5 years’ experience working in volunteer management, program management, or related fields, OR a combination of education and work experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Compensation - The Programs Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator is a part time, seasonal position. The position will work 20 hours a week, 42 weeks a year. Pay rate is $15/hr. Schedule will mostly be mornings, with some evening and weekend work required.
Graduate Research AssistantThe Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will be responsible for supporting the work of the Managing Director of Williams Farm Park in several capacities. This position is designed primarily to be educational for the student, while also benefiting the sponsoring institution. This position is intended primarily for students studying public history but is available for several majors relevant to the site including hospitality, ecology, biology, nonprofit management, and others. Due to the seasonal nature of the position, as well as the variety of potential student backgrounds, duties may be different from semester to semester. In general,
Duties will include:
Interpretation/Curatorial –
- Working with the Managing Director, inventory and prepare condition reports for subsets of the collection
- Developing reports on trends and best practices in house museums and related fields.
- Developing new programs relevant to the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Delivering interpretive programs
- Identifying and reporting on requirements to maintain status on National Register of Historic Places
- Developing, maintaining, and updating interpretive signage in gardens and on CCC trail
- Working with Williams Farm Park staff to develop other interpretive materials
- Assisting Williams Farm Park staff with strategic planning and goal setting
- Working with Managing Director to identify and develop new donors
- Working with Managing Director on routine building maintenance plans and other physical plant policies
- Brainstorming new income streams and working with Williams Farm Park staff on maintaining budgets and other fiscal needs
And other duties as needed.
Qualifications - in order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Be enrolled full time (at least 9 credit hours) in a University Systems of Georgia Graduate Program and be in good academic standing.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Compensation – This Graduate Research Assistant position is a stipend-based position and is expected to work 250 hours per semester. The stipend amount is $3000. Schedule will be determined on a per-semester basis.
VolunteersThe Williams Farm Park will have two types of volunteer shifts available. The preferred volunteer crop size is 20, with room to grow. Ideally 14 of these volunteers will work in Front-of-House positions, and six will work in Back-of-House positions. Volunteers will be expected to work 10 hours a month to remain in good standing.
Given this breakdown, ideally there will be two Front-of-House Volunteers working offsetting 2.5 hour shifts every day, Wednesday through Sunday, with two volunteers working each shift on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be one Back-of-House volunteer working every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Front-of-House VolunteerThe Front-of-House Volunteer is the face of Williams Farm Park to guests participating in programs and special events. These volunteers will be responsible for delivering the historic home tour as scheduled by the Volunteer Coordinator, as leading other seasonal programs as they are developed. Additionally, these volunteers will be stationed at certain points of interest during operating hours to assist guests walking the gardens or CCC trail with any questions.
The ideal Front-of-House Volunteer candidate is:
- Friendly, outgoing, and personable
- Passionate about the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Eager to improve guest experience
- Dependable, and confident leading guest experience with little supervision
- Willing to learn developed programs for the Williams Farm Park
The ideal Back-of-House Volunteer candidate is:
- Friendly and comfortable working on a team
- Passionate about the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Well organized, dependable, and a strong communicator
- Willing to perform duties as instructed by Williams Farm Park Staff
Sources of VolunteersDeveloping this volunteer crop will primarily be the job of the Programs Manager/Volunteer Coordinator. Potential groups that could be recruited include the residents of Avemore, students from the nearby Carroll County Public School System looking for volunteer hours, college students from the University of West Georgia and other local colleges. Other volunteers can be recruited from guests who love Williams Farm Park and want to support its mission.
Other Volunteer/Donated WorkDue to the limited budget of Williams Farm Park, the farm will be relying on maintenance and grounds care donated by the Avemore Development. As a cultural institution and public attraction, Williams Farm Park will be an important draw for visitors to the area. Maintaining a clean and well-kept grounds area will be an important factor in drawing guests to the park, and so Williams Farm Park will rely on support from the development in this area. Additionally, Williams Farm Park will rely on support from the Georgia Master Gardeners Association to support the clearing, planting, and interpreting of the three garden areas on the property. This volunteer support is at the heart of what the GMGA does, and so their support will be vital to getting Williams Farm Park programming and public offerings started.
Three-year planIn order to better understand the staffing needs of Williams Farm Park, the following five-year plan has been developed. This is not a strategic plan nor any other kind of governing document and is intended only as a reference for identifying staff needs.
Year one –
- Hire full time staff
- Develop relevant strategic plan, collections plan, budgets, and other governing policies and documents
- Develop of historic home tour. Begin cataloging and condition reporting for all items in collections.
- Begin developing volunteer group
- Begin identifying donors
- Begin work with Georgia Master Gardeners Association to develop gardens.
Year two –
- Train growing volunteer group on historic home tour and garden assistance.
- Complete collection catalog.
- Continue identifying donors.
- Develop a guest feedback system.
- Continue building volunteer group and identifying potential donors.
- Using Guest feedback, begin editing historic home tour.
- Develop seasonal fall program and deliver.
- Identify GRA needs and develop defined position.
- Continue building volunteer group and identifying potential donors.
- Begin planning for seasonal spring program.
Human Resources Plan- $100,000
Programs and offeringsThe William Farm Park has several opportunities and options to engage with the public with an annual budget of $100,000. The William Farm Park can potentially have volunteer-led tours that require pre-registration throughout the year. The Park will also offer special ticketed events and exhibitions throughout the year. The exterior and garden exhibitions will be available for self-guided tours and will be able to be accessed after operating hours.
Tours will be available by appointment Tuesday-Saturday. Hours of Operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 9-5.
Staff
Director
The director of Williams Farm Park will be responsible for day-to-day administration operations of the farm, as well as leading all initiatives and fundraising on behalf of the farm. The managing director will be the face of Williams Farm Park to the Avemore community, Georgia, and United States. This position calls for skills in a variety of areas in both external and internal institutional duties.
Duties will include:
Fundraising –
- Serving as the primary fundraiser for the institution and causes
- Research potential donors
- Create marketing material for the museum
- Fundraising
- Maintain and build relationships with donors and potential donors
- Knowledge of best practices, trends, and significant developments in the field of historic sites and house museums
Strategic Leadership –
- Establish a Board of Directors
- Create a vision for the organization and 5-year plan
- Work with selected Board of Directors strategic planning long-term and short term
- Provide both support and leadership to the entire staff and Board of Directors.
Administration –
- Oversee all staff and volunteers
- Developing new income streams
- Maintain the financial budget of the institution and maintain positive financial practices
- Providing leadership in every capacity of the museum
- Development of new policies and updates of standards and regulations, as well as organizational and financial plans
- Handle HR
Communication –
- Serving as outward facing reflection of Williams Farm Park to publicize and raise community awareness of activities, programs, goals, and mission
- Establishing working relationships and cooperative agreements with community groups and organizations in pursuit of carrying out mission
As well as other duties as required.
Qualifications – In order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- A BA required (MA preferred) in public history, anthropology, archeology, museology, History, plus 5-7 years’ experience working with museums, historic buildings, or other related fields
- Passion for the causes and mission of the William farm Park
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Strong marketing, public relations, and development experience, with the ability to identify and engage with potential stakeholders, donors, and volunteers
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Compensation – The Director is a full time, exempt position. Salary is $35,000 annually. Expected schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional outside work. Minimal travel required.
CuratorThe Curator will be responsible for the preservation and presentation of the history and collections of the William Farm Park. This position will be the second in-charge at the park under the Director. The curator will be responsible for creating and maintaining the collection of the William Farm Park. This position also requires maintenance of facilities.
Curation/Collection –
- Responsible for creating and maintaining the collection and developing new collections
- Create exhibitions for the park
- Maintain archive
- Develop collection action plans for items not in collections
Historian –
- Responsible for the quarterly publication of the museum’s newsletter
- Will serve as the main point of contact for educational information disbursement of behalf of the Farm.
Administration –
- Overseeing upkeep of property grounds and facilities
- Working with Volunteer coordinator to identify and develop new volunteer opportunities
- Managing small staff of part-time and volunteer workers
As well as other duties as requested.
Qualifications – In order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- A BA (MA preferred) in Public history, History, Archives, Collection Management, History, Archeology, Museology
- 2-5 years’ experience in working in museums, historic homes, archives, collections, or other related fields.
- Passion for the mission of the William Park Farm
- Knowledge of AAM (American Alliance of Museum) collection standards or other premier collection practices knowledge.
- Experience in collection managements and museum exhibitions
- Excellent written skills
- Flexible, independent and team oriented
Compensation – The Curator is a full time, exempt position. Salary is $30,000 annually. Expected schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional outside work. No travel required.
Programs Manager/Volunteer CoordinatorThe Programs Manager/Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for the quality of the programs delivered by Williams Farm Park, as well as managing the volunteer program. Additionally, this position will be the point of contact for individuals wanting to schedule guided tours of the property, as well as scheduling volunteers to deliver these programs. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Duties will include:
Program Management –
- Working with the Managing Director, developing a historic tour for the property
- Ensuring quality and guest satisfaction with delivered programs
- Managing program supplies and equipment
- Delivering programs as needed
Volunteer Coordination –
- Working with Managing Director, planning and developing a volunteer training program
- Identifying and reaching out to potential volunteers
- Scheduling volunteers as needed for programs
- Developing a volunteer retention system including recognition for volunteer service
- Managing a limited volunteer budget
As well as other duties as requested.
Qualifications – In order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- An associated degree (BA preferred) in administration, nonprofit management, or related fields
- OR 5 years’ experience working in volunteer management, program management, or related fields
- OR a combination of education and work experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Graduate Research AssistantThe Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will be responsible for supporting the work of the Managing Director of Williams Farm Park in several capacities. This position is designed primarily to be educational for the student, while also benefiting the sponsoring institution. There will be two GRA positions offered every semester. This position is intended primarily for students studying public history but is available for several majors relevant to the site including hospitality, ecology, biology, nonprofit management, and others. Due to the seasonal nature of the position, as well as the variety of potential student backgrounds, duties may be different from semester to semester. In general,
Duties will include:
Interpretation/Curatorial –
- Working with the Managing Director, inventory and prepare condition reports for subsets of the collection
- Developing reports on trends and best practices in house museums and related fields; developing new programs relevant to the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Delivering interpretive programs
- Identifying and reporting on requirements to maintain status on National Register of Historic Places
- Developing, maintaining, and updating interpretive signage in gardens and on CCC trail
- Working with Williams Farm Park staff to develop other interpretive materials
- Assisting Williams Farm Park staff with strategic planning and goal setting
- Working with Managing Director to identify and develop new donors
- Working with Managing Director on routine building maintenance plans and other physical plant policies
- Brainstorming new income streams and working with Williams Farm Park staff on maintaining budgets and other fiscal needs
And other duties as needed.
Qualifications – In order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Be enrolled full time (at least 9 credit hours) in a University System of Georgia Graduate Program and be in good academic standing.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Compensation – This Graduate Research Assistant position is a stipend-based position and is expected to work 250 hours per semester. The stipend amount is $3000 ($12,000 annually). Schedule will be determined on a per-semester basis.
VolunteersThe Williams Farm Park will have two types of volunteer shifts available. The preferred volunteer crop size is 20, with room to grow. Ideally 14 of these volunteers will work in Front-of-House positions, and six will work in Back-of-House positions. Volunteers will be expected to work 10 hours a month to remain in good standing.
Given this breakdown, ideally there will be two Front-of-House Volunteers working offsetting 2.5 hour shifts every day, Wednesday through Sunday, with two volunteers working each shift on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be one Back-of-House volunteer working every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Front-of-House VolunteerThe Front-of-House Volunteer is the face of Williams Farm Park to guests participating in programs and special events. These volunteers will be responsible for delivering the historic home tour as scheduled by the Volunteer Coordinator, as leading other seasonal programs as they are developed. Additionally, these volunteers will be stationed at certain points of interest during operating hours to assist guests walking the gardens or CCC trail with any questions.
The ideal Front-of-House Volunteer candidate is:
- Friendly, outgoing, and personable
- Passionate about the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Eager to improve guest experience
- Dependable, and confident leading guest experience with little supervision
- Willing to learn developed programs for the Williams Farm Park
The ideal Back-of-House Volunteer candidate is:
- Friendly and comfortable working on a team
- Passionate about the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Well organized, dependable, and a strong communicator
- Willing to perform duties as instructed by Williams Farm Park Staff
Compensation – Volunteers will have incentives throughout the year that will be given by the staff, such as gift cards and birthday celebrations. ($2,000 annual allocation to volunteer budget)
Sources of VolunteersDeveloping this volunteer crop will primarily be the job of the Programs Manager/Volunteer Coordinator. Potential groups that could be recruited include the residents of Avemore, students from the nearby Carroll County Public School System looking for volunteer hours, college students from the University of West Georgia and other local colleges. Other volunteers can be recruited from guests who love Williams Farm Park and want to support its mission.
Other Volunteer/Donated WorkDue to the limited budget of Williams Farm Park, the farm will be relying on maintenance and grounds care donated by the Avemore Development. As a cultural institution and public attraction, Williams Farm Park will be an important draw for visitors to the area. Maintaining a clean and well-kept grounds area will be an important factor in drawing guests to the park, and so Williams Farm Park will rely on support from the development in this area. Additionally, Williams Farm Park will rely on support from the Georgia Master Gardeners Association to support the clearing, planting, and interpreting of the three garden areas on the property. This volunteer support is at the heart of what the GMGA does, and so their support will be vital to getting Williams Farm Park programming and public offerings started.
Three-year planIn order to better understand the staffing needs of Williams Farm Park, the following three-year plan has been developed. This document does not serve as the strategic plan for the William Park Farm. It is an overview of the suggested direction for the William Park Farm
Year one –
- Hire Director and Curator/Collections Manager and Program Manager/Volunteer Coordinator.
- Create a board of Directors or list of potential board members.
- Develop a relevant strategic plan that spans three years.
- Develop and maintain collection/archive. Begin recruiting volunteers.
- Development of historic home tour.
- Begin developing a volunteer group.
- Begin identifying donors.
Year Two –
- Begin associations with historical organizations and associations related to historic preservation and museums.
- Begin to search and apply for grants for the park.
- Further develop a volunteer program.
- Hire Graduate Research Assistants in related fields.
- Begin to collect visitor feedback and implement it.
- Continue to develop donor relationships and identify new donors
Year three –
- Continue to receive visitor feedback and implement it into the practices of the Farm.
- Adjust the historic home tours to adjust to guest feedback on the tours.
- Continue to search and apply for grants.
- Develop educational outreach program.
- Continue to grow the volunteer program.
- Develop annual events for the Farm.
- Continue identifying potential donors.
- Begin to attend conferences and grow relationships with professional organizations.
Human Resources Plan- $150,000
Programs and offeringsThere are several opportunities available for Williams Farm Park to engage the public with a $150,000 budget. Volunteer-led tours of the grounds will be made available by appointment, and special ticketed events will be offered seasonally. The gardens and exteriors of buildings will be available for self-tour from dawn to dusk, spring through fall.
Tours will be made available Wednesday through Sunday by appointment. Hours of Operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am -4pm, and Sundays 12pm – 4pm. Extended hours available for special events and special requests.
StaffManaging DirectorThe managing director of Williams Farm Park will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the farm, as well as leading development for all public programs delivered by staff and volunteers. The managing director will be the face of Williams Farm Park to the Avemore community, Villa Rica, and beyond. This position calls for skills in a variety of areas in both public-facing and behind-the-scenes fields.
Duties will include:
Interpretation/Curatorial -
- Creating a new historical tour for the property, as well as seasonal programming
- Managing, exhibiting, and preserving an extensive collection of authentic and replica furniture and agricultural equipment
- Maintaining a working knowledge of best practices, trends, and significant developments in the field of historic sites and house museums
Administration -
- Overseeing upkeep of property grounds and facilities
- Working with Volunteer Coordinator to identify and develop new volunteer opportunities
- Managing small staff of full-time, part-time, and volunteer workers
- Developing new income streams, ensuring the organization establishes sound financial practices
- Providing general oversight of financial functions
- Providing leadership in development of policies, as well as organizational and financial plans
- Handle HR
- Serving as outward facing reflection of Williams Farm Park to publicize and raise community awareness of activities, programs, goals and mission
- Establishing working relationships and cooperative agreements with community groups and organizations in pursuit of carrying out mission
- Work with Weekend Manager/Volunteer Coordinator to use social media and other means of promotion to spread news about the museum, its events, and programs
Qualifications - In order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Public History, Nonprofit Management, Executive Administration, or related fields
- Master’s Degree is preferred
- 3-5 years’ experience working with historic homes, museums, or other related fields.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Strong marketing, public relations, and development experience, with the ability to identify and engage with potential stakeholders, donors, and volunteers
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Compensation – The Managing Director is a full time, exempt position. Salary is $40,000 annually. Expected schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Little to no travel required.
Education Coordinator/Programs ManagerThe Education Coordinator/Programs Manager will oversee educational programs and the quality of the programs delivered by Williams Farm Park. They will work in conjunction with the Weekend Manager/Volunteer Coordinator to ensure volunteer docents are scheduled and available for any planned events. This position will manage GRAs, unless in agriculture, and interns.
Duties will include:
Tours –
- Develop plans for tours for the general public alongside the Director
- Work with Weekend Manager/Volunteer Coordinator to create and manage feedback system for guests
Coordinating and Developing Educational Field Trips –
- Reach out to local K - 12 schools
- Carroll County Public Schools
- Private Schools in Villa Rica
- Home Schooled Students
- Survey teachers about potential field trips and develop field trips based on their answers
- Develop field trip plans based on Georgia Standards of Excellence
- Develop feedback forms and provide them to teachers
- Create interactive activities for students
- Create virtual field trips and programming
Adult Programming -
- Develop Program for University level students and adult visitors
Creating Homeschool Days -
- Work closely with the Director and Volunteer Manager to develop outreach programs with home school groups and parents to provide them with options
Develop Traveling Trunk Program -
- Create a traveling trunk program for schools
Develop Senior Programming -
- Work with the Avemore Life Plan Community to develop educational opportunities for the residents
- Book clubs
- Animal interactions
- Traveling Trunks
Other duties may be required.
Qualifications –
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, History, or related field.
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Previous experience in museums or historic homes preferred
- Strong Communication and Customer Service skills
- Previous education experience
- Proficient in computers and computer application, specifically Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Compensation – The Education Coordinator is a full time, exempt position. Salary is $30,000 annually. Expected schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Possible travel for in school programming.
Weekend Manager/Volunteer CoordinatorThe Weekend Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day operations during weekends, special events, and as needed. This position will work alongside the Education Coordinator managing the intern and volunteer programs. Additionally, this position will be the point of contact for visitors who wish to schedule guided tours of the property during regular hours and weekend hours. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Duties will include:
Supervision/Management -
- Work with the Managing Director to develop a historic tour for the property
- Ensuring quality and guest satisfaction with delivered programs
- Managing program supplies and equipment
- Working with Managing Director to develop a volunteer training program
- Point of contact for potential volunteers
- Scheduling volunteers
- Developing a volunteer retention system including recognition for volunteer service
- Managing a limited volunteer budget
Community Outreach -
- Communicate with local community about the farm and its programs
- Work with Director and assist with outreach
- Work with Managing Director to promote the farm on social media platforms
Other duties may be required.
Qualifications - In order to meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related fields
- OR 3 years’ experience working in volunteer management, program management, or related fields
- OR a combination of education and work experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Agricultural Manager
The Agricultural Manager will be responsible for helping develop the agricultural side of the farm and aid in interpretation. As the program grows, this position will be responsible for the hiring of staff to help care for animals and assist with day to day. Additionally, this requires the need to work with others to manage the farm, gardens, and produce educational programming related to the farming practices of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Duties will include:Management and Supervision -
- Supervising agricultural volunteers and interns
- Oversee farm-based programs
- Work with the Weekend Manager/Volunteer Coordinator to get 4H volunteers.
- Train and manage volunteers and staff that are involved with the agricultural aspect of the farm.
- Coordinate with Avemore staff to ensure historic buildings and land are preserved and well maintained.
Animal Husbandry -
- Manage all animal husbandry aspects of the farm including but not limited to:
- Veterinary visits
- Safety and housing of animals
- procuring animals
- Breeding
- Feeding
- Work to introduce Poland China Pigs to ensure a revival of a heritage breed
- Work in conjunction with Georgia Master Gardeners and any volunteer gardeners to ensure health of plants
- Work with other staff members to show the historical aspects of farming life.
- Work with the Education Coordinator to develop farm-based programming and events.
Other work may be required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
- OR Associate’s with 5 - 7 years of experience in animal husbandry
- OR combination of education and experience
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in animal husbandry.
- 1 year or more experience in supervising, managing, mentoring, and training staff.
- Ability to manage day-to-day farm operations
- Knowledge of farming techniques and supplies
- Ability to lift 35 pounds or more
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation – The Managing Director is a full time, exempt position. Salary is $35,000 annually. Little to no travel required.
Retail Manager
This position will be responsible for the gift shop on the property and guest experience. This position requires a self-motivated individual who can create solutions. This position will require attention to detail, good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with visitors and other staff.
Duties will include:
Management of Store –
- Ensuring products are available in a neat and orderly manner
- Checking customers out at register
- Inventory
- Answering customers’ questions about property and products
- Meeting sales goals through customer service
Guest Experience –
- Ensure proper policies and procedures are followed for safety purposes
- Have a good attitude towards the public and always be willing to help customers
- Provide guests with feedback surveys to help improve property experience
Qualifications –
- Retail or sales experience is not required but preferred
- Comfortable with technology (ie: phones, computers, and tablets)
- Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs., stand or sit for long periods of time
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and written with others
- Must be able to work independently and with teams when necessary
Graduate Research Assistants
The Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) will be responsible for supporting the work of the Managing Director of Williams Farm Park in several capacities. This position is designed primarily to be educational for the student, while also benefiting the sponsoring institution. This position is intended primarily for students studying public history but is available for several majors relevant to the site including hospitality, ecology, biology, animal science, nonprofit management, and others. Due to the seasonal nature of the position, as well as the variety of potential student backgrounds, duties may be different from semester to semester.
Duties will include:
Interpretation/Curatorial –
- Working with the Managing Director, inventory and prepare condition reports for subsets of the collection
- Developing reports on trends and best practices in house museums and related fields
- Developing new programs relevant to the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Delivering interpretive programs; Identifying and reporting on requirements to maintain status on National Register of Historic Places
- Developing, maintaining, and updating interpretive signage in gardens and on CCC trail
- Working with Williams Farm Park staff to develop other interpretive materials
Administration –
- Assisting Williams Farm Park staff with strategic planning and goal setting
- Working with Managing Director to identify and develop new donors
- Working with Managing Director on routine building maintenance plans and other physical plant policies
- Brainstorming new income streams and working with Williams Farm Park staff on maintaining budgets and other fiscal needs and other duties as needed.
[The Agricultural Coordinator will assist in filling in the duties if we have animal science or ecological graduate assistants]
Qualifications – Meet the above duties and requirements, the ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Be enrolled full time (at least 9 credit hours) in a University Systems of Georgia Graduate Program and be in good academic standing.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
- Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as with a small team, to set and achieve goals, and establish a healthy work environment
- Action oriented, flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Compensation – This Graduate Research Assistant position is a stipend-based position and is expected to work 250 hours per semester. The stipend amount is $3000. Schedule will be determined on a per-semester basis.
Estimated Number of GRAs:
Fall & Spring: 2
Summer: 1
VolunteersThe Williams Farm Park will have two types of volunteer shifts available. The preferred volunteer crop size is 20, with room to grow. Ideally 14 of these volunteers will work in Front-of-House positions, and six will work in Back-of-House positions. Volunteers will be expected to work 10 hours a month to remain in good standing.
Given this breakdown, ideally there will be two Front-of-House Volunteers working offsetting 2.5 hour shifts every day, Wednesday through Sunday, with two volunteers working each shift on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be one Back-of-House volunteer working every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Front-of-House VolunteerThe Front-of-House Volunteer is the face of Williams Farm Park to guests participating in programs and special events. These volunteers will be responsible for delivering the historic home tour as scheduled by the Volunteer Coordinator, as leading other seasonal programs as they are developed. Additionally, these volunteers will be stationed at certain points of interest during operating hours to assist guests walking the gardens or CCC trail with any questions.
The ideal Front-of-House Volunteer candidate is:
- Friendly, outgoing, and personable
- Passionate about the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Eager to improve guest experience
- Dependable, and confident leading guest experience with little supervision
- Willing to learn developed programs for the Williams Farm Park
The ideal Back-of-House Volunteer candidate is:
- Friendly and comfortable working on a team
- Passionate about the mission of Williams Farm Park
- Well organized, dependable, and a strong communicator
- Willing to perform duties as instructed by Williams Farm Park Staff
InternsIn addition to the volunteers mentioned above, the Farm will accept applications for interns. Interns would be required to work 100 hours per semester. Undergraduate students, Recent Graduates, and Graduate students would be eligible for internships year-round. High School students wishing to intern would have their applications considered for acceptance during the summer but may volunteer year-round. Students should be studying or considering studying a related field such as: History, Public History, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Hospitality, or other similar subjects.
Specific duties would be determined by the Education Coordinator, in conjunction with another staff member if necessary for optimal educational value.
Students may receive credit upon completion of 100 hours. Hours will be logged on a timesheet to ensure clear records.
Internships will be unpaid at the moment. The goal would be to pay them in the long term.
Sources of VolunteersDeveloping this volunteer crop will primarily be the job of the Weekend Manager/Volunteer Coordinator. Potential groups that could be recruited include the residents of Avemore, students from the nearby Villa Rica Schools, and the greater Carroll County school district, looking for volunteer hours, college students from the University of West Georgia and other local colleges. Local 4H organizations would also be contacted to gain volunteers for the animals once introduced. Other volunteers can be recruited from guests who love Williams Farm Park and want to support its mission.
Other Volunteer/Donated WorkDue to the limited budget of Williams Farm Park, the farm will be relying on maintenance and grounds care donated by the Avemore Development. As a cultural institution and public attraction, Williams Farm Park will be an important draw for visitors to the area. Maintaining a clean and well-kept grounds area will be an important factor in drawing guests to the park, and so Williams Farm Park will rely on support from the development in this area. Additionally, Williams Farm Park will rely on support from the Georgia Master Gardeners Association to support the clearing, planting, and interpreting of the three garden areas on the property. This volunteer support is at the heart of what the GMGA does, and so their support will be vital to getting Williams Farm Park programming and public offerings started.
Five-Year planIn order to better understand the staffing needs of Williams Farm Park, the following five-year plan has been developed. This is not a strategic plan nor any other kind of governing document and is intended only as a reference for identifying staff needs.
Year One –
- Hire full time staff.
- Develop relevant strategic plan, collections plan, budgets, and other governing policies and documents.
- Develop a historic home tour.
- Begin cataloging and condition reporting for all items in collections.
- Begin developing volunteer group.
- Begin identifying donors.
- Begin work with Georgia Master Gardeners Association to develop gardens.
- Develop merchandise and find merchandise that fits with the store
- Begin planning for animal introduction
- Develop website
- Train growing volunteer group on historic home tour and garden assistance
- Complete collection catalog.
- Continue identifying donors.
- Develop a guest feedback system.
- Continue building volunteer group
- Open store to begin selling merchandise
- Introduce small animals – Chickens, Guinea
- Hire more staff to assist with animal care
- Further develop web presence
- Increase salaries as possible
Year Three –
- Using Guest feedback, begin editing historic home tour.
- Develop seasonal fall program and deliver.
- Identify GRA needs and develop defined positions.
- Education/Interpretation
- Agricultural
- Marketing?
- Archival?
- Identify Intern needs and develop defined positions.
- Continue building volunteer group and identifying potential donors.
- Begin planning for seasonal spring program.
- Begin to attend conferences and grow relationships with professional organizations.
- Introduce Jersey cows.
- Begin contact with Poland China Pig folks to attempt to bring them back as they are a heritage breed and used to be part of the farm.
- Introduce Stuffed Animals in retail shop to promote pigs coming
- Introduce small animal plushes if they have popularity
- Start with a small amount
- Introduce small animal plushes if they have popularity
- Create digital programming
- Increase salaries as possible
- Hire more staff, if possible, to aid in increased function of farm
Year Four –
- Implement a new tour and begin getting guest feedback.
- Implement a spring program.
- Use feedback from the previous fall program to improve for this coming fall program.
- Begin selling dairy products made from cows
- Agricultural Coordinator is there to assist in appropriate licensures and assist with care.
- Milk, Cream, Butter, etc.
- Bring in Pigs and begin getting them acclimated
- Increase salaries as possible
- Hire more staff, if possible, to aid in increased function of farm
Year Five –
- Increase hours if demand
- Increase salaries
- Set up Christmas programming to increase revenue
- Help breed pigs to bring back the population, work closely with vets or zoos on this
- Increase hours if demand
- Increase salaries as possible
- Hire more staff, if possible, to aid in increased function of farm