Employment Opportunities
Join Our Team!
Carter Mountain Orchard often has seasonal positions available. These are great jobs for mature and personable high school and college students, retired folks, and anyone looking to supplement their income. Depending on the season, positions available can vary. If you enjoy working with people in a great outdoor, family-oriented atmosphere, we may be looking for you!
Job Descriptions:
Please note, all jobs are SEASONAL. We open for weekends in April, and stay open through November. Weekend hours are required for most jobs.
Assistant Manager: NOW HIRING - job starts immediately
Duties include, but not limited to: providing excellent customer service by performing opening and/or closing duties, supervising staff, managing deliveries and inventories, interacting with and assisting customers, problem-solving, cashiering, etc. Must be solution-oriented, organized, personable, and flexible, and insure that a positive work environment is maintained while providing a high level of customer service. You will be on your feet all day! Retail management, and/or customer service experience highly preferred.
Retail Sales:
Duties include, but not limited to: providing excellent customer service by greeting and waiting on walk-in customers, stocking (lifting and carrying boxes), cashiering, etc. Must be accurate, enjoy working with the public, and spending time outdoors. You will be on your feet all day! Customer service/retail experience preferred.
Field Trip Leaders
Duties include, but not limited to: providing excellent customer service and educational experiences to our school groups visiting the orchard. Meet teachers and students as they check in, lead them through each component of their field trip, and teach provided educational information. Must be organized, energetic, flexible, and love working with pre-school and school-age children. Most field trips are on weekday mornings; some afternoon tours are scheduled. This position can be combined with a retail sales position (see above). Field Trip Season is mid-September through mid-October.
Tractor Driver:
Duties include: providing excellent customer service by carefully driving a tractor that pulls a hay wagon for tours of the orchard, as well as fueling and taking care of the tractor and wagon. Must enjoy interacting with the public. Tractor-driving experience required.
Bakery Cashier/Assistant:
Duties include, but not limited to: providing excellent customer service by assisting with sales, prep, cleaning, etc. Customer service experience preferred.
Birthday Party Host:
Duties include, but not limited to: providing excellent customer service by coordinating logistics of birthday parties, including assisting with reservations, greeting groups upon arrival, staying with group while on property to ensure that everyone has a great time. Must be organized, friendly, and enjoy working with children. Please note, most birthday parties occur on weekends. Will also perform retail sales duties when no parties taking place.
For all positions, you must be:
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and enjoy working with the public
- Neat and clean
- Energetic
- Reliable and punctual
- Honest
Download Employment Application here.
Please fax completed application to 434-473-6667, email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or drop off at Carter Mountain Orchard in season during business hours.
