Farmers Market & CSA Crew Applecrest Farm Orchards
- Date Posted April 19, 2017
- Location Hampton Falls, NH
- Category Agriculture / Production
- Job type Full-Time
Applecrest Farm Orchards is a 100+ acre diversified fruit and veggie farm located in Hampton Falls, NH. In addition to an on-site retail farm stand & Farm Bistro, the farm operates a one-hundred member Community Supported Agriculture (C.S.A.) program, attends several local farmers markets every week of the growing season and is a strong supplier to local grocery stores and schools. As a sustainable producer of over two-hundred unique varieties of tree fruits, berries, vegetables, flowers and herbs, Applecrest is a cornerstone of the seacoast-area food shed.
The ideal candidate is an energetic people person with a cheery outlook and strong attention to detail. He or she should thrive on customer interaction, be of vigorous good health with the capability and willingness to develop a strong knowledge of the farm, its growing practices and its products.
Market and C.S.A. work involves a lot of packing, loading, unloading, setting-up and then breaking down all manner of items, many of them heavy. The majority of the work takes place outside, often in heat, cold, wind and/or rain. Candidates MUST be of a hearty nature, in excellent physical health and able to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly.
The ideal applicant will:
- Be well organized, efficient, and able to work independently
- Possess a positive attitude, diligent work ethic
- Actively take initiative
- Love working outdoors
- Be friendly, outgoing, and knowledgeable
- Present a professional, clean, warm and approachable appearance
- Have excellent communication & customer service skills
Term of Employment & Compensation:
Starting in late May and running through end October, these are full time seasonal positions. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with applicants' previous experience.