Guest Attendant

Who We Are Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world. Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services. Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.

Employee Status: Seasonal, Full or Part Time

Location: Onsite, Shelburne, VT

Start Date: July 6, 2026, applicants with availability through October 20, 2026 preferred

Pay rate: $16/hr + tips

Work Schedule: Morning (8AM-3:30PM) and Evening (2PM-9PM) shifts available daily

We are seeking a friendly and dedicated Guest Attendant to join our team at the Shelburne Farms Inn. You are passionate about the Farm’s mission and committed to providing exceptional service to our guests. You will be the first point of contact for visitors at the inn, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience.

• Greet guests upon arrival and assist with check-in and check-out processes.
• Fulfill specific guest needs and requests pleasantly and efficiently.
• Provide valet services for arriving and departing guests.
• Provide general information about the Inn and Farm to guests.

• Prepare guest rooms for the arrival of new guests (i.e. cheese plate, flowers, door tag, etc.).
• Check the public rooms for tidiness and general appearance continually throughout the day.
• Monitor tea service in the afternoon, assisting service staff when necessary.
• Monitor the temperature of the inn, carrying out all temperature-related tasks such as helping to warm or cool the spaces.
• Keep the employee areas of the Inn clean and orderly.
• Maintain weekly inventory for room/cottage guest supplies and alerting the Inn Director when an order is needed.
• Uphold the values and mission of Shelburne Farms in all interactions by welcoming all.
• Share the story and work of Shelburne Farms with guests.
• Share programs and activities that are happening all across the Farm, along with ways to engage in the Farm’s mission beyond programs or activities.

• Prior guest service experience.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Hospitality and other relevant management experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for valet parking.

• Available for a seasonally demanding work schedule.
• Moving up and down 1 - 2 flights of stairs while carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Working in settings with limited air conditioned work environments depending on the location.

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.