Company description

We utilize permaculture techniques and practices on our farm to conserve water, enhance natural habitat, protect pollinators, and build soil carbon. Our farm grows vegetables, herbs, grapes, and apples and raises chicken, lamb, goat, and pork on pasture. We are Certified Organic and Bee Better Certified.

With the crops we grow we make seasonal pestos, hummus, fresh-pressed ciders, wines, vinegars, salsa, pork lard, and chicken stock. Our products contain no preservatives and are made fresh with whole plants and fruits. We maintain a strong focus on preserving microbial life in our ferments. We grow and make all of our products by hand without the use of a tractor. This helps us reduce toxic emissions and focus on getting our hands dirty and having fun. Our wines and vinegars are Certified Organic and Bee Better Certified.

Job description

Klickitat Canyon Winery is looking for staff for our Sunday Farmers’ Market Booths. We attend both Capitol Hill Farmer’s Market from 11am - 3pm and West Seattle Farmers’ Market 10am - 2pm. Must be outgoing, enthusiastic, and have customer service experience. Must be able to work weekends. Must be able to follow alcohol sampling and health department regulations for sampling and storing refrigerated and frozen foods.

We grow and create a variety of products including fresh pressed ciders, pesto, hummus, salsa, vinegars, wine jelly and syrup, natural wines, and pasture-raised chicken, lamb, and pork. We have a wide range of differing wines and vinegars and take a creative outlook in our production. The booth manager should be curious about fermentation, farming, permaculture, and regenerative agriculture. We are willing to educate our employees about these practices and our products. Training is provided for this position.

The hours include 1 hour for both setup and teardown and drive time to and from market. Setup and tear down including opening an "easy-up" canopy, unloading boxes and coolers from vehicle, setting up a welcoming and eye-pleasing display, hanging banners and 30lb weights on canopy, and ensuring POS device and smartphone are charged and ready to make transactions. The markets are outdoor and weather can vary. Employee should come prepared for standing outdoors for 4-5 hours. Floor mats for padding are available. A company vehicle is available for use during paid hours. Pay is $21.30 per hour plus tips for 8.5 - 9 hours per day. If sales reach above $600 consecutively for 3-4 weeks and booth manager shows proficiency in marketing products, pay increase up to $25 per hour is possible.

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• Transportation to and from warehouse in Tacoma where products and company vehicle are stored.
• Washington State Server’s Permit or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs and perform set-up of market supplies
• Must be able to remain in hot temperatures of up to 95 degrees or cold temperatures down to 32 degrees. Must be able to work in inclement weather. Canopy provides some shade.
• Smart phone with ability to run Square POS
• Valid Drivers' License

Preferred:

• Sales experience
• Experience working in the wine industry
• Dedication to sustainable practices
• Experience farming
• Outgoing and positive personality

Klickitat Canyon Winery accepts people from all walks of life. We do not discriminate for any reason besides the qualifications for the position. Everyone is encouraged to apply!

To learn more about our business values and products please visit klickitatcanyonwinery.com

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $21.30 - $25.00

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Deadline

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