Company description

Founded in 2010, Share the Harvest Farm is a 501c(3) non-profit farm with a mission to fight food insecurity on the East End of Long Island, NY, through fresh, organically-grown produce. We do this by growing diverse vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers on 6 acres of protected land, delivering fresh produce to community partners (food pantries, senior centers, women’s shelters, affordable housing units, and more) for donation each week, maintaining an on-site farm stand and utilizing the profits to continue to fund our work, and prepping/freezing produce during winter months for year-round donation. Although we are not certified, we grow via organic methods and work to ensure soil maintenance and health as well as thoughtful stewardship of the land.

We support our mission by operating a road-side farm stand that sells freshly-harvested produce as well as artisanal products from our farm and regional merchants. We’re looking to staff our stand with foodies with retail experience, creative thinkers, and folks with a commitment to community! An ideal candidate will share our dedication to ecological, social, and economic sustainability and will actively engage in our mission to “Share the Harvest” with all.

Job description

Farm stand attendants are primarily responsible for the successful functioning of our farm stand in its day-to-day operations. Main responsibilities include providing an excellent customer service experience, setting up and maintaining product displays, and overseeing transaction completion. This position allows plenty of room for creativity to flourish, with staff having opportunities to collaborate on the design of new displays, floor plans, and the product line/inventory. With our refreshed flower program this year, staff will also have the opportunity to regularly harvest and create farm–fresh bouquets for sale. This seasonal position reports directly to Share the Harvest’s Farm Stand Manager.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:

- An upbeat attitude and interest in fresh produce and local goods

- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to advise and assist customers and ensure a successful shopping experience

- Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team

- Strong organizational and time-management skills

- Ability to complete cash, credit, and debit transactions via standard register procedures

- Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs on a regular basis as well as be able to stand for long periods

- Spanish language skills a plus

- Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Restocking and rotating produce stock on the sales floor to maintain freshness and quality control throughout the day (i.e. temperature control, shade, hydration)

- Customer service and information sharing about growing practices, sourcing, and seasonality of foods as per training materials

- Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

- Assisting with cleaning of facility, including composting efforts and wash/pack of produce

- Setting up and breaking down the stand, including moving product and signage

- Overseeing standard register procedures and money handling

- Assisting with marketing, fundraising, and networking efforts on behalf of the farm and farm stand

- Be physically able to stand, kneel, and walk outdoors for long periods of time in all weather conditions and able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis

- Commit a minimum one half-day shift per week (6 hours)

This position can range from 6 hours - 40 hours depending on candidate availability. Part time and full time positions available.

All Share the Harvest employees are required to be vaccinated and boosted. Vaccination records required at hiring.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline