What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Stand Staff position at Share the Harvest Farm?
Who we are:
Founded in 2010, Share the Harvest Farm is a 501c(3) non-profit with a mission to fight food insecurity on the East End of Long Island, NY, by growing and donating high-quality produce to local food pantries, charitable organizations, and community partners in need.
We support our mission by operating a road-side farm stand that sells freshly-harvested produce as well as artisanal products from our farm and over 60 local East End Producers. We’re looking for foodies with retail experience, creative thinkers, and folks with a commitment to community!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Farm stand attendants are responsible for maintaining day-to-day operations. This includes providing an excellent customer service experience, setting up and maintaining product displays, and overseeing transaction completion. This position allows plenty of room for creativity to flourish, with staff having opportunities to collaborate on the design of new displays signage, and creating farm–fresh flower bouquets for sale. This seasonal position reports directly to Share the Harvest’s Farm Stand Manager. The farm stand is open Thursday - Sunday during the season.
*We are also looking for a candidate that has interest in working at both the farm and the farm-stand! *
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:
- An upbeat attitude and interest in fresh produce and local goods
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to advise and assist customers
- Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to complete cash, credit, and debit transactions via standard register procedures
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis as well as be able to stand for long periods and work in all weather conditions
- Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: helping, engaging, and ringing up customers, creating, stocking and restocking displays, processing/packing local produce, setting up and breaking down the farm stand each day, watering plants, creating flower arrangements, keeping our stand clean and organized, running to the farm occasionally to pick up produce, and receiving deliveries. Let your creative side flourish by helping to make fun signage, displays, and flower bouquets.
Must be able to work outside in all conditions (rain, sun, heat), stand for long periods of time, and lift some heavy produce. Must have own housing, be able to commute to work, and be 18 years and older.
Season: Mid-May through Mid-September/October
Days/Hours: The farm stand is open Thursday - Sunday during the season.
Half Day Shifts or Full time Positions Available.
Produce Perks & Farm Stand Discount!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- East Hampton, NY 11937 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
