Front Porch Farm is seeking a responsible, multifaceted and enthusiastic person to join our farmer’s market team and assist us with some bookkeeping responsibilities for our diverse and growing organic farm.  This position is full-time, with three days per week spent staffing farmers markets, one day working in the farm office and one day working out in the fields with the vegetable crew. A perfect position for someone interested in being involved in multiple aspects of a farming business.
 

Responsibilities: 

• Farmers Market Vendor
  • Staff three markets each week - Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Assist work-partner in setting up the stand prior to the start of the market. Create and maintain a visually appealing farmer’s market display catered to the ease and enjoyment of the customer.
  • Provide excellent customer service and communication.
  • Knowledgeably and enthusiastically discuss our products and our organic/sustainable farming practices with the public. Educate customers about the uses of our produce and meat and share cooking tips!
  • Conduct accurate sales transactions
  • Keep market supplies organized and maintained (containers, signs, tables, tents, etc.) during set-up, market and breakdown.

• Office Assistant
  • Spend one day per week in our farm office assisting with the following:
  • Pay Bills
  • Receive payments
  • Make deposits
  • Manage accounts receivable

• Vegetable Crew Member
  • Assist with the harvest of numerous different crops, depending on the season and availability. 

Schedule: 

Wednesday-Sunday (Off Monday and Tuesday) This schedule is potentially flexible. Please inquire.

40 hours per week April -November, 30 hours per week during the winter months.

Compensation: $15/hour with room to grow in subsequent seasons.
 

Our Ideal Candidate:

- Is a  great communicator who is able to deliver excellent customer service

- Is enthusiastic about organic agriculture and interested in having meaningful interactions with the public around food and farming

- Enjoys working hard and has the ability to comfortably and safely lift and carry 50 lbs

- Is detail-oriented and organized

- Experience using Quickbooks or doing data entry a plus

- Farming and/or cooking experience is a bonus