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 review each team carefully as you'll be asked to select the teams you're most interested in joining.

  • 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. 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 - Hayride Educators, Fire Pit Managers, Jumping Pillow Attendants*
  • FIELD TRIP GATE OR RETAIL - Parent Ticket Sales, Retail Store Sales*
  • FIELD TRIP KITCHEN - Kitchen Cook, Cashier, Expeditor*

  • Weekend Farm Crew

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

  • RETAIL - Haymarket Gift Shop, Happy Trails Gift Shop, Create-A-Critter Market

    These crew members are our sales superstars.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, and are committed to delivering joy to every customer.

  • ATTRACTIONS - Coaster, Slides, Swings, Ferris Wheel, Hayride

    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. Hayride Drivers must be at least 17 years old.

  • FUN SALES - Ticket Sales, Pumpkin Barn, Cut-Your-Own flowers, Christmas Trees, Mega Cannons, Paintball, and Animal Barn

    These crew members bring the fun across the farm through onsite sales & fantastic service. 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 - Parking Lot Attendant, Park Appearance

    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. Farmhands who succeed in this position are ready to go with the flow & do what is needed, are not afraid of getting their hands dirty, and will look for ways to meet and exceed Mainstay standards of excellence in every area of the farm.

  • WINE - Wine Attendant (21+), Bar-Back

    As ambassadors of the Mainstay Farm Winery story, and experts on the wines we serve, these farmhands can energetically and enthusiastically interact with guests while serving with safety, are able to stay on their feet, and have a drive for excellence and attention to detail. Bar experience preferred. TABC certification (must be obtained before starting work.

     

  • RETAIL -*
  • FUN SALES - Ticket Sales, Pumpkin Barn, Cut-Your-Own flowers, Christmas Trees, Mega Cannons, Paintball, and Animal Barn.*
  • PARK SERVICES - Parking Crew, Park Appearance*

  • Weekend Food Crew

    This crew is responsible for the production and distribution of our fabulous farm food! Whether it's in a concession kitchen, drink trailer, sweet shop, or full-production kitchen, this crew delivers superier service to all of our farm guests. Kitchen experience preferred, but not required! Food Handler's License required before starting work.

    FRONT-OF-HOUSE - Cashier, Expeditor 

    This crew excels at interacting with customers, are cool under pressure, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and enjoy delivering top-tier customer service.

    KITCHEN - Prep Cook, Line Cook, Fry Cook, Food Production

    This crew loves to stay busy, are flexible team players, are champions of safety and efficiency, and have a high attention to detail.

     

  • FRONT-OF-HOUSE CREW - Cashier, Expeditor*
  • KITCHEN CREW - Prep Cook, Line Cook, Fry Cook, Food Production*
  • WINE CREW - Wine Attendant, Bar-back Support*

  • TEAM PREFERENCES: Please select your top 3 preferred teams, and tell us why you chose your selections.

  • 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 Fun Sales areas you're interested in (select all that apply):*
  • 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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