Company description

Stemple Creek Ranch is a family-owned and operated cattle ranch in Marin County, California. They raise all-natural, organic, grass-fed and grass-finished beef there just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, and graze on pastures in Sonoma and Humboldt Counties as well. They treat their animals with care and respect, and have worked with the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) to receive a Level 4 certification for animal welfare. They're also working with the Marin Carbon Project to fight climate change and enhance ecosystems through carbon farming.

Loren Poncia is the 4th generation of his family to be ranching on the same location at Stemple Creek. He and his wife Lisa run the entire ranching operation, including studying and planning the genetics of the herd, managing the pastures to increase efficiency and decrease stress to the environment, and making sure all their animals are well cared for. Stemple Creek's cows and pastures are certified organic by Marin Organic Certified Agriculture (MOCA), but can't be labeled as organic due to the regulations on processing and packaging. They produce grass-fed and grass-finished beef that is flavorful, tender, well-marbled, and humanely raised.

Job description

Business Context & Basic Functions of Role

As part of the ongoing Stemple Creek initiative to boost direct-to-consumer sales, the company aims to place greater emphasis on its Farmers’ Markets activities. The Farmers’ Market Sales Associate will be responsible for supporting the weekly operations of this department.

We believe this is an exciting and unique opportunity for a hard-working individual with a strong background in sales and customer service, solid analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit. This is a customer service position that requires relatability and friendliness as well as the ability to build trust with customers. The ideal candidate is mission driven and passionate about regenerative agriculture. They also demonstrate an expertise in meat and cooking, as well as an understanding of ecology. Finally the job can be very physical with markets taking place during rain as well as warm weather.

Essential Functions

Ability to report to work on time and prepared for your workday.

Ability to work with all members of the company and to treat everyone with courtesy, professionalism, and tact; always promoting positive, empathetic, and healthy working relationships for everyone.

Ability to demonstrate and actively promote, to all members of management and the team, clear understanding of all policies, procedures and standards as stated in the Stemple Creek Ranch Employee Handbook and relevant venue management SOPs.

Consistently offer professional, friendly, team-focused communication to all members of the team, customers, and vendors.

Regularly create a creative, innovative, and improvement-focused working environment by demonstrating strong leadership skills and seeking out ideas for process change.

Ensure efficient handling of inventory – meat and dry goods.
Staff our farmer’s market booths to ensure consistent brand representation and sales growth.

Operating point of sales systems.

Refine existing SOPs and develop additional SOPs as necessary.

Be a brand ambassador for all retail and wholesale customers and vendors.

Drive occasional to and from markets with the company sprinter van and box truck.

Participate in maintaining a clean and organized office, warehouse and ensure company vehicles are cleaned, and properly maintained.

Communicate supplies and product shortages to the farmer's market manager and warehouse manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Comfortable lifting and moving 60 lbs of materials frequently.
Working outdoors in the elements.
Strong knowledge of meat, cooking, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Proven track record of exceptional customer service.
Must be prompt and consistent, comfortable with early work hours.
Able to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Comfortable working in team-oriented and collaborative environment
Able to keep clear lines of communication between staff and management.
Proficient at cash handling/POS systems.
Excels at adapting to dynamic and evolving workload.
Ability to give/take constructive feedback to/from customers and management.
Able and willing to take direction from management.
Excellent personal organization and time management skills
Thrives in an independent work environment.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Able to interact positively and empathetically with staff and other departments in the organization.
Accustomed to standing for long periods of time.

Hours: Full-Time, must work weekends

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

April 04, 2025