Temporary Market Sales Associate

Turner Farm is looking to hire a temporary Market Sales Associate to help out while our Farm Market Manager is on leave. This is a part-time position responsible for engaging with everyone who comes into the Turner Farm Market. The Sales Associate will assist market customers with purchases and answer questions about farm operations, farm programs, and the food produced on Turner Farm. This person is also responsible for the daily opening and closing procedures of the Market, maintaining an accurate cash drawer, ensuring a clean and organized shopping environment, including stocking refrigerators and freezers, and complying with Food Safety regulations and all farm Standard Operating Procedures. The Sales Associate may also assist the Garden Crew with post-harvest handling, data entry, and other tasks as needed.

Reports to: Turner Farm Market Manager

Qualifications   

• Interest in local foods and cooking seasonally 

• Knowledgeable about and/or eager to learn about sustainable farming methods

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Keen attention to detail and an eye for quality

• Ability to examine fresh and frozen products for salability and freshness

• Self starter who works well alone as well as with others

• Familiarity/experience working with computers, POS software and spreadsheets

Working Hours

• 15-25 hours per week, including shared Saturdays

• Main season (Roughly April-December): Monday-Saturday, 9am- 6pm

• Off season/winter hours (Roughly January- March): Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 

• Ability to be on feet for 4-6 hours at a time and bend, twist, squat and reach

• Work in unheated, unconditioned building year round

 Compensation: $11.50/hour and discount on Turner Farm meat, produce and flowers

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to gretchen@turnerfarm.org with the subject line Market Sales Associate.