Head Over Fields is a small, certified organic mixed vegetable farm located in the foothills of Mount Philo in Charlotte, Vermont. We are entering our 3rd growing season, cultivating 3+ acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers with plans to expand. We have a robust roadside farm stand on busy Rt. 7 to showcase our produce alongside other Vermont-made provisions. Additionally, we attend the Shelburne Farmers Market on Saturdays and distribute wholesale to local restaurants.
We are looking for 1-2 people to assist in the day-to-day operations of our Farm Stand and round out our retail crew for the duration of the season. We have shifts available on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 11:30AM to 6:30PM. Our farm stand will be open until the week of Thanksgiving.
This person will report to the Owner/Farm Manager. The ideal candidate would have the following experience and skills:
- Knowledge of and commitment to Vermont agriculture and artisanal Vermont products
- Familiarity with seasonal produce
- Excellent customer service
- Merchandising, including creation of signage, building displays and marketing materials
- Retail, including use of a Point of Sale (POS) system (such as Square, Shopify, Clover, Toast or similar software)
- Stocking and inventory management
- Ability to multitask
- Detail-oriented
- Independent-worker with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges
- Organized and the ability to maintain clean workspaces
Responsibilities include:
- Opening and closing the retail farmstand
- Setting up displays
- Working the cash register and managing a seamless customer check out experience
- Accepting deliveries
- Weekly meeting with the Owner/Farm Manager
- Post-harvest processing, such as bagging greens, cleaning onions or garlic, filling pints/quarts
- Restocking the floor and refrigeration units
- Ensuring produce for sale is of the highest quality and is visibly appealing
- Managing spoils
- Maintaining an accurate weekly timesheet
Compensation:
$15+/hour DOE
Benefits & Perks:
Access to fresh produce. Work in a beautiful location with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. 2 minutes to Mount Philo State Park and 10 minutes to the Town Beach. Employee discount at farm stand.
To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2 references to [email protected]