What are the responsibilities and job description for the BereaCorps: Farm Store Associate position at Berea College?
JOB
BereaCorps positions are grant-funded, one-year contract positions from June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The positions are only available to 2024 and May 2025 Berea graduates that have completed all of their coursework by May 2025.The BereaCorps candidate will work closely with the entire farm store staff and the Berea College Farm to process, market, merchandise and sell products derived from the oldest student educational farm in the United States. The position will sometimes include evening or possibly early morning work and Saturdays. Additionally, this position will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals. The BereaCorps position will assist in the preparation of food and set-up stations for the menu and assist the Farm Store Manager with daily tasks. This position plays a key role within the department of the Farm Store and reports directly to the Farm Store Manager.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Communicate with customers, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, and contractors in a professional manner.Coordinate delivery of goods for the week’s menuWork with students and staff to identify and follow the inventory managementResponsible for intake of orders via emails and phone callsResponsible for coordinating travel, drop-off and pick-upWorks closely with the baker to determine the amount to be producedWill serve as a backup to the baker and line-cookAssist the farm store team in developing recipesHelp develop menu items and coordinate recipes for back of the houseAct in a supporting role to the Farm Store Manager throughout the year. This position will also be responsible for creating a more efficient inventory supply system, recipe analysis & accounting system for the Farm Store. In support of Berea College’s great commitments this position requires student supervision. The fourth great commitment is to promote learning and serving in community through the student labor program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. The Supervision would include scheduling, assigning and approving work performed. Developing students about common workplace acumen and giving them tangible work experience is an expected outcome. To learn more about the student labor program and requirements on this position see: Labor Program Goals.Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
BereaCorps positions are grant-funded, one-year contract positions from June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The positions are only available to 2024 and May 2025 Berea graduates that have completed all of their coursework by May 2025.The BereaCorps candidate will work closely with the entire farm store staff and the Berea College Farm to process, market, merchandise and sell products derived from the oldest student educational farm in the United States. The position will sometimes include evening or possibly early morning work and Saturdays. Additionally, this position will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals. The BereaCorps position will assist in the preparation of food and set-up stations for the menu and assist the Farm Store Manager with daily tasks. This position plays a key role within the department of the Farm Store and reports directly to the Farm Store Manager.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Communicate with customers, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, and contractors in a professional manner.Coordinate delivery of goods for the week’s menuWork with students and staff to identify and follow the inventory managementResponsible for intake of orders via emails and phone callsResponsible for coordinating travel, drop-off and pick-upWorks closely with the baker to determine the amount to be producedWill serve as a backup to the baker and line-cookAssist the farm store team in developing recipesHelp develop menu items and coordinate recipes for back of the houseAct in a supporting role to the Farm Store Manager throughout the year. This position will also be responsible for creating a more efficient inventory supply system, recipe analysis & accounting system for the Farm Store. In support of Berea College’s great commitments this position requires student supervision. The fourth great commitment is to promote learning and serving in community through the student labor program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. The Supervision would include scheduling, assigning and approving work performed. Developing students about common workplace acumen and giving them tangible work experience is an expected outcome. To learn more about the student labor program and requirements on this position see: Labor Program Goals.Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
