Market Ambassador - Portland Ashwagandha Farm
Location: Portland Metro Area
Compensation: $18.50-25/hr (DOE) + Sales Bonus
Type: Part-time (1-2 days/week, 6-12 hours)
About Us
Portland Ashwagandha Farm (PAF) is a local grower of Ashwagandha and producer of Fresh Spagyric Tinctures. We're on a mission to promote wellness and sustainability through our all-natural healing remedies.
The Role
As our Market Ambassador, you'll be the face of PAF at farmers markets and events across Portland, including PSU, Vancouver, Milwaukie, Montavilla, and Beaverton.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up and manage our market booth
Engage with customers and share product knowledge
Process sales using Shopify POS
Promote our products and their benefits
Embody PAF's values in all interactions
What We Offer:
Competitive hourly rate: $18.50 - $25.25 (DOE)
Sales bonus per market
Vendor parking reimbursements
Complimentary products
Access to market trades and freebies
Reliability bonus for consistent attendance
Positive, supportive work environment
What We're Looking For:
Passion for health, wellness, and sustainability
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work weekends (primarily Saturdays and/or Sundays)
Reliable transportation
Smartphone for POS transactions
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these steps carefully:
Email your application to the Craigslist address provided
Use the subject line "Market Ambassador Application - [Your Full Name]"
In your email body, please answer the following questions:
a. What's your favorite herb and why? (Max 50 words)
b. Describe a time when attention to detail was crucial in your work or personal life. (Max 100 words)
Attach your resume as a PDF file named "LastNameFirstNameResume.pdf"
Include a brief cover letter (max 250 words) in the body of the email after your answers to the questions
At the end of your cover letter, please include the secret phrase "Ashwagandha Wellness" to show you've read the entire job posting
Incomplete applications or those that don't follow these instructions will not be considered. We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for health and wellness!
Join us in making a difference in the Portland community! If you're detail-oriented, passionate about health, wellness, and creating meaningful connections, we want to hear from you.
