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. In 2022, we added two 30x96’ high tunnels, a 30x50’ propagation greenhouse and a 65 hp tractor to our team! 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. This is a seasonal position from May - November 2023 and could be a part-time or full-time position (20-40 hours/week). 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:
$13-15/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. Field space available for personal projects.
To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2-4 references to [email protected]