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Sustainable Agriculture Company, seeking part-time seasonal retail Farmer's Market Manager
compensation: competitive
employment type: part-time
Local sustainable agriculture company, primarily making organic soil blends for small to large scale farmers, back yard growers and cannabis growers alike. Company also runs small but historical market retail space buying and selling local fruit and produce from growers in this valley, encouraging a 'pay what you can' philosophy and keeping food here in Delta County. Seeking reliable and dependable individuals, hard working and adaptable to change as we continue to evolve as a small startup. We are seeking part time workers with potential to move into full time. Must be able to lift 60lbs and be okay on feet for majority of day and obtain excellent customer service skills.
OVERVIEW
Retail Farmer's Market position in Delta, CO. This position will work in our retail market facility purchasing, picking up and selling local, fruit & produce, dried goods and honey along side our organic soil blends, plant starts, and seeds. We are a rapidly growing sustainable agriculture company that is proud to have recently relocated to Delta, CO. Typical market hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays 9am-2pm, this time will be split with another employee so set days are flexible/negotiable and are not yet decided although some Saturdays are required. Waste Farmers actively seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.
Market Manager/ Associate:
Commit to show up every day, on time with positive vibes
Be an energetic, honest, and hard working team player
Communicate effectively with all members of the Waste Farmers team
Effectively manage time and develop structure around daily tasks
Be able to take company truck for fruit and produce pickups weekly as needed (valid driver's license required)
Allocate best price and when possible, organic sources from local sources/farmers/backyard gardeners
Determine pricing points for markup of goods and when/how to mark down for high fruit & produce turnover
Be able to lift up to 60 pounds and/or carry several heavy bags of dried goods/fruit boxes
Actively contribute to the creation of a safe and positive work environment for all team members
Commit to putting out one's best work while supporting company values and product quality on a daily basis
Primary Responsibilities:
Greet all customers in timely fashion with friendly and helpful manner
Safely and effectively pull out fresh food daily from coolers and set up for customers in aesthetically pleasing way
Maintain fruit and produce inventory levels within the warehouse
Some technology awareness required Ipad/Square.com app - change pricing, set up new items, ring up accordingly, mark down when needed
Seek new consignment vendors and local artists to fill/sell in market store front
Brain storm new events around community engagement & outreach opportunities while strategically planning set up for each
Enforce company quality and safety standards
Maintain accurate record keeping/bookkeeping/cash flow management
Qualifications
Retail, customer service, and/or food experience a plus, but not mandatory.
Inquisitive, problem solver with an ability to clearly communicate with co-workers and an enthusiasm for the local food system.
Highly detail oriented with a focus on efficiency and punctuality, must be reliable
Ability to safely and effectively operate a pallet jack with pallets weighing up to 1000 lbs.
Ability to do heavy and repetitive lifting up to 60 lbs.
Ability to drive company truck to pick up fruit/produce from various farmers
Additional Considerations:
While we will strive to provide a consistent schedule, employee must maintain a flexible attitude to schedule and work demands, especially during critical sales windows.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes above market wages and paid holidays. This position would be seasonal from May-November only, (training to start sooner) so no health benefits are offered at this time but could be at a later date. We strive to create a healthy work environment that promotes education and growth within the company.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
Purpose:
We are cosmic journeymen seeking solutions inspired by natural systems, human potential, and intuitive imagination with the intention of enhancing the biosphere, local communities, and one's authentic life.
Mission:
To arm the farmers of the 21st century with the tools they need to meet global food demands while decreasing agriculture's environmental footprint.
Values:
1. Use passion to fuel change, allow imagination to drive it, and take pride in the vessel.
2. Don't be afraid to take the contrarian point of view.
3. Believe there is more than less but trust that less is more.
4. Don't be "right", seek truth.
5. Strength through diversity, life builds life.
6. Trust your gut, listen, and always ask questions.
7. Civil disobedience through self-reliance.
8. The only productive move is to move forward.
9. Power ceases in the instant of repose.
10. Take time for tea.
Please send resume and cover letter or brief letter about why you want to be apart of the company and why you feel you would be the perfect fit!
