Farmers Market Manager Job for WA Farm

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Taylor in Employment, Management, Marketing // 0 Comments

Farmers Market Manager Position Available In Washington – 2019

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED FOR 2019 – PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH US AGAIN NEXT YEAR!

Farm Description:

Red Dog Farm is a 23-acre organic farm with 17 acres in vegetable and berry production. Located on the Olympic Peninsula just 10 miles from Port Townsend, we are nestled in the beautiful Center Valley of Chimacum, Washington. We are certified organic and grow over 150 different varieties of vegetables, berries, cut flowers and plant starts. We produce crops year-round and sell to two local farmers markets, to local restaurants and wholesalers, through our CSA program, and at our own self-serve farm stand.

Red Dog Farm is a production farm with a strong focus on efficiency, crop diversity, and customer satisfaction. We spend the vast majority of our time harvesting, washing and packing. We utilize tractors for the majority of our weeding and field preparation. At our summer peak we have up to 15 crew members on the team. Check us out at reddogfarm.net and our job descriptions and applications at reddogfarm.net/staff.

Farmers Market Manager Position:

Ideal applicants would have excellent customer service skills, be adept at multi-tasking, be able to train and lead co-workers in all market tasks, possess produce handling skills, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Applications are accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Compensation: Starting pay is $14+/ hour based on experience. Housing is not included. Employees who return for multiple seasons will receive an annual performance-based raise.

Time Commitment

Seasonal: April-December
Hours are 20-24hrs/week (Full-time is optional)*, Saturdays April-December and Sundays June-October

*optional additional hours will take place on weekdays and can be negotiated

Farmers Market Manager Responsibilities

Operate two weekly fast-paced farmers markets- managing product, staff and sales
Lead loading, transportation, delivery, and set up of the market booths
Manage a constantly changing, aesthetically beautiful produce display
Provide excellent customer service
Handle cash in a fast-paced environment
Maintain sales record sheets and be accountable for till reckoning
Train and manage the work of two other farmers market staff
Communicate regularly with the farm owner and farm manager
Make deliveries to accounts, ensuring orders are complete

Background and Skills

Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with a team and managing a group effectively
Experience with retail produce display
Ability to do mental math, without use of a calculator
Ability to operate high volume farmers market booths
Must have a clean driver’s license and be comfortable driving large trucks
Must be capable of handling physically demanding work for extended periods of time
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Flexibility to adapt to changing situations

Farmers Market Manager Application Process:

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED FOR 2019 – PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH US AGAIN NEXT YEAR!

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