Employment

Working at Center Grove Orchard is almost as fun as visiting! If you love working with people, are friendly, responsible and hard-working, we’d love to have you a part of our CGO family!

We have many part-time opportunities available for our 2018 season. We are looking for students (16 years & older), stay-at-home moms and dads, teachers, retirees and anyone else who can contribute to our fall season. The Farmyard season starts September 8, and we are open 9 AM to 7 PM everyday through November 4. You must be available at least 10 hours per week with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday being our busiest days with the most hours available.

To interview for any of these positions, please visit us anytime during the following times (after applying online as described below):

• Wednesday, July 11, 4 PM to 7 PM
• Wednesday, July 18, 4 PM to 7 PM
• Wednesday, July 25, 4 PM to 7 PM

Please apply online prior to the interviews by doing the following:

1. Review the open positions below. Click the position to read the job description.
2. Download the employment application (link below).
3. Fill out the application completely. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. Email the application to [email protected]. In the subject line, please enter “Open interview” and then the position(s) you are applying for.

If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or call Karen at 515-383-4354.

Open Positions & Application+Interview Process

Please click the links below to read the job descriptions for our open positions:

• Bakery Assistant
• Barista
• Cashier
• Farm and Maintenance Worker
• Food Service
• Grounds Crew
• Line Cook
• School Tour Leader
• Tractor Driver

Click here to download the employment application (Word document).

Benefits of Working

Besides being a part of an amazing and fun work family, and being a great place to work, we offer some unique benefits for our staff:

• After 3 days worked, you will receive 30% discount on food and Country Store product.
• If working weekends, you will receive a free meal each day.
• Receive a free Farmyard Season Pass for yourself and for four other people.