Mainstay Farm Park Application

  • HEY THERE!

    You made it to the 2026 Mainstay Farm Park application! We love that for you.

  • A little about us & what we do:

    We are a seasonal operation, offering weekend opportunities during our Spring, Fall, and Christmas seasons, when we host thousands of happy guests on the farm. We also host weekday school field trips each Spring, Fall, and Christmas season. We accept applications year-round, but hiring events & interviews take place February - March & July - September.

    We are big on fun, big on joy, and big on YOU!

  • BEFORE WE GET STARTED...

    Let's cover the important stuff!

  • 2026 - 2027 Season

    • Fall Weekends: September 19 - November 7

    • Christmas Weekends: November 27 - December 21

    • Spring Weekends: March 20 - April 17

    • Field Trips: September - December, March - May

  • The following are requirements to be eligible for the Fall 2026 Fall Crew. Do YOU fit the bill?

    Think hard, check your calendars, give us your best answer!
  • Please tell us what type of work you're interested in (select all that apply)*

  • How did you hear about us?*

  • We have several dynamic teams that make up our Farm Family - please choose the type of position you are applying for.

  • Weekday Field Trips

    (Must be 18+) - this crew works together to facilitate field trips for Pre-K - 5th grade students on weekdays during fall & spring semesters. Field Trip team roles include hayride drivers, fire pit managers, attraction attendants, retail sales, and lunchroom attendants. A farmhand who is successful in this role will be comfortable with working outdoors, interacting with students, parents and teachers; they will be team players, responsible, and detail-oriented.

  • FIELD TRIP ATTRACTIONS*
  • FIELD TRIP GATE OR RETAIL*
  • FIELD TRIP KITCHEN*

  • Farm Crew

    This crew delights the guests who come to the Farm. Farm Crew consists of the Retail Team, Attractions Team, Farm & Fun Sales Team, and Parks Team.

  • RETAIL SALES - these crew members are the sales superstars in our gift shops & retail carts. They are knowledgeable about our inventory and are passionate about finding the perfect Mainstay product for each guest. They handle cash and credit card sales using our tablet-based Point-of-Sale system. Farmhands who succeed in this position are comfortable with technology, enjoy talking to guests of all ages, have a strong attention to detail, are problem solvers, are comfortable with handling money, and are committed to delivering joy to every customer.*
  • ATTRACTIONS - this crew is responsible for the operation, supervision, and safety enforcement of our rides and attractions on the farm. This is a high energy, high guest-impact position, on the front lines of the fun! Farmhands who succeed here are confident, able to work full shifts outdoors & on their feet, enjoy talking and interacting with guests, and have a passion for keeping our guests safe. (Must be 18 or older to drive the hayride or train. Must be 16 or older to operate mechanical rides.)*
  • FARM & FUN SALES - these crew members bring the fun across the farm through onsite sales & fantastic service. Work stations include the Ticket Sales, Pumpkin Barn, Cut-Your-Own flowers, Christmas Trees, Mega Blaster Apple Cannons, Paintball, and Animal Barn. Farmhands who succeed on this team love to serve, are cool under pressure, have high energy, enjoy chatting & interacting with our farm guests, can work full shifts outdoors, and look for ways to answer guest inquiries with kindness and enthusiasm.*
  • PARK SERVICES - these farmhands help keep all the moving parts of the farm in working order, both behind the scenes & directly with guests. Positions may rotate throughout the day, meaning working in multiple areas during a single shift, and may be team-based or solitary. Areas include parking, groundskeeping, and clean crew. Farmhands who succeed in this position are ready to go with the flow & do what is needed, are problem solvers, and will look for ways to meet and exceed Mainstay standards of excellence in every area of the farm.*

  • Food Crew

    These crew members are responsible for the production and distribution of our fabulous farm food. In this role, you'll typically be a part of a kitchen team. Positions include food prep, line cooks, expeditors, and cashiers. Venues include concessions (snacks, sweets & drinks) and entree kitchens (The Grill, Eat Here Pizza, Chicken Kitchen, Tacos, Frank's Corndogs, and the prep kitchen). Farmhands who succeed in these roles enjoy a fast-paced environment, are able to stay on their feet, provide superior customer service, have a drive for excellence and attention to detail, and are flexible and supportive team players. Kitchen experience preferred, but not required! Food Handler's License required before starting work.

  • FOOD CASHIER*
  • FOOD SERVICE*
  • WINERY TEAM- In this role, you'll be a part of a team of servers, cashiers and attendants who will act as ambassadors of the Mainstay Farm Winery story, and experts on the wines we serve. Farmhands who succeed in this role enjoy a fast-paced environment, can energetically and enthusiastically interact with guests while providing top-notch service, are able to stay on their feet, and have a drive for excellence and attention to detail. Bar experience preferred. TABC certification (18 yrs and older) must be obtained before starting work.*

  • SCHEDULING & AVAILABILITY

    The Mainstay Fall Season will run 8 weekends, September 19 - November 7.
  • Please confirm your weekday availability:*

  • Please confirm your general weekend availability:*

  • Do you have a Food Handler's License?*
  • Do you have a TABC certification? (required only for wine staff)*
  • Do you have experience operating a tractor (must be at least 17)?*
  • Please indicate which of the following areas you're interested in:*
  • Please indicate which of the field trip areas you're interested in:*

  • Education History

  • Did you Graduate?*

  • Employment History

  • Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?*
  • Would Mainstay Farm be your first job?*
  • Are you employed now?*
  • May we contact your employer?*

  • References

    Please provide NON-FAMILY references

  • Other Information

  • Have you ever been convicted of the following within the last 5 years? Check all that apply *You will not be denied employment solely because of a conviction record, unless the offense is related to the job to which you have applied**
  • Do you speak/understand another language besides English?*

  • Are you able to perform each of the following job functions without accommodation?

  • Lift average-weight objects (ex: pull and replace large trash can liners, lift pumpkins for display)*
  • Be outdoors between the hours of 9:30 AM and 9:00 PM*
  • Be active, standing or walking around the farm for 4-5 hours at a time*
  • Have you ever been seriously injured?*

  • Let's Get to Know YOU!

  • Choose an Interview Date*

  • Aww, Dang!

    Looks like this might not be the right season for you to join our Crew! Should your circumstances change, feel free to try again anytime in the future!
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