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Marketeer (Port Angeles)
River Run Farm
compensation: $16.28/hr plus access to free delicious organic vegetables
Employment type: part-time
Job title: Port Angeles Marketeer
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Co-founded in 2013 by farmer friends sharing a deep reverence for good food and good living, River Run Farm raises Certified Organic produce along the Dungeness River near Sequim, WA on the Olympic Peninsula. As we begin our 2024 season, we continue to look to nature for inspiration in the development of our farming practices. We grow mixed vegetables on about 100 acres. We retail produce direct to our customers at farmers markets, our 350+ person CSA, and wholesale to regional grocers.
@riverrunfarmsequim
www.riverrun.farm
Marketeer (Port Angeles)
Saturdays 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (approx), 7-8 hour day
Potential for more hours on farm.
Compensation: $16.28/hr plus access to delicious organic vegetables
Marketeer Duties:
-Load produce from the packshed onto the farm truck, drive to market
- Set up and break down market stand
- Engage customers and sell produce
- Maintain relationships with other vendors and market staff
- Keep records of produce brought, sold, and returned
SKILLS NEEDED:
An interest and ability to communicate clearly and comfortably
Easy to get along with and positive attitude
A familiarity with vegetables and an eye for subtle quality differences
An ability to work diligently and maintain focus for through tedious tasks
An ability to do physically demanding work and work long hours
Thoughtfulness and an aptitude for listening, an ability to be sensitive to the needs of your teammates
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
Must be able to bend, crawl, and kneel for extended periods of time
Must be tolerant to all weather conditions (including wind, cold, sun, and rain)
Applicants should have a positive attitude towards hard work and readily display the ability to successfully engage with instruction and feedback.
Our ideal candidate is a quick learner who has experience working in a fast-paced and labor intensive work environment. We work as a tight knit team and are looking for people who are ready to hustle with us!
Experience is not required, but preference given to those with farming experience.
Come work with us and enjoy fresh veggies in beautiful Sequim!
Please send your resume, 3 professional references, and a letter of interest for your complete application. We look forward to hearing from you!
