Birthing Barn Midwife

Position Title:

Birthing Barn Midwife Reports To:

Director of Museums and Tour/Adv.

Operations Manager 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.