Company description

Nourse Farm is a family-owned farm with more than 300 years of continuous agricultural history, proudly preserving one of Massachusetts' oldest working farms. Since 1722, the farm has adapted through generations while remaining committed to growing high-quality fruits, vegetables, and plants while protecting the future of local agriculture. Our mission is simple: to keep this historic farm actively farming for generations to come. Through responsible farming practices, educational programs, community events, and agritourism experiences, we connect people with agriculture while honoring the hard work and heritage that have defined Nourse Farm for more than three centuries.

Job description

Position Summary
We're looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and customer-focused Farm Store Team Member who enjoys working with people and has a genuine appreciation for agriculture, fresh food, and local farming. No two days are exactly alike at Nourse Farm. One day you may be creating beautiful produce displays in our farm store, the next assisting with our CSA, supporting a farm event, or helping inspire children in our new educational garden.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in creating exceptional customer experiences, and wants to be part of preserving one of New England's historic working farms.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers, providing friendly, knowledgeable service.
• Merchandise fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, gifts, and other farm store products to create an attractive shopping experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked farm store.
  Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately and efficiently.
• Answer customer questions about seasonal produce, farming practices, CSA memberships, and farm activities.
• Assist with setting up and distributing our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
• Help prepare and staff pop-up farmers markets and off-site community events.
• Support farm tours, educational experiences, and private events held on the farm.
• Assist with children's activities and the development of our new elementary school education garden.
• Lift, move, and stock produce, plants, supplies, and merchandise throughout the day.
• Work collaboratively with the farm and retail teams to ensure an exceptional visitor experience.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills.
• Appreciation for agriculture, local food, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
• Interest in learning about farming and sharing that enthusiasm with customers.
• Comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Experience using a POS system or willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and occasional evenings for special events.
• Retail, hospitality, farmers market, agricultural, or customer service experience is a plus but not required.

What Makes This Job Different
Working at Nourse Farm is about much more than retail. You'll help families discover fresh, locally grown food, support one of the oldest continuously operating farms in Massachusetts, participate in community events, and help create meaningful agricultural experiences for visitors of all ages. From merchandising beautiful seasonal harvests to helping children discover where food comes from, you'll play an important role in preserving a 300-year farming legacy while helping shape its future.

Compensation

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

Application instructions

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Deadline

no deadline