Social Media & Engagement Lead
About the role
As our Social Media and Engagement Lead, you'll be out in the sun, interacting with families, capturing smiles, and telling the vibrant story of life at the orchard.
Responsibilities
Content Creation & Storytelling: Plan, shoot, and post high-quality, engaging visual content (Reels, TikToks, Stories, and photos) that showcases orchard events, seasonal treats, U-pick updates, and behind-the-scenes farm life
Social Media Interaction: Work with our General Manager and Head of Marketing to ensure our presence on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, is engaging for our guests and attracts a larger audience
On-Ground Hospitality & Engagement: Interact directly with guests, families, and young children at the orchard to capture authentic, joyous moments and build a warm, welcoming environment
Event Promotion: Partner with farm leadership to hype up seasonal highlights, farm festivals, weekend activities, and retail shop products
Qualifications & Skills
Social Media Expertise: Strong knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook (including native tools, trends, analytics, and editing within the apps or tools like CapCut/Canva)
People-First Energy: Warm, approachable, and enthusiastic. You genuinely love hospitality and feel natural interacting with guests, parents, and kids
Storytelling Instincts: A strong eye for visual aesthetics, lighting, and narrative—you know how to make a crisp autumn day or a fresh apple pie look irresistible
Self-Starter Attitude: Comfortable moving around the orchard independently, taking initiative to find compelling stories and content opportunities
Ohio Local Pride: A deep appreciation for Ohio agriculture, local traditions, and agritourism
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Active, outdoor environment: Expect to spend significant time walking the orchard grounds in various weather conditions during peak season
Weekend availability is required during peak season (August through early November)