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 an experienced individual to manage the roadside farm stand. This is a seasonal, full-time position (40-50 hours/week) from April- December 2023. This person will report directly to the Owner/Farm Manger. 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
-Purchasing
-Working with a wide range of vendors and distributors
-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
-Superb customer service
-Product selection
-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
-Managing our retail farm stand, inventory and ordering of third-party products
-Setting up displays
-Managing the cash register and customer check out experience
-Accepting deliveries
-Ensuring invoices match the items received and vendors are paid in a timely manner
-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
-Opening and closing the retail farm stand
-Maintaining an accurate weekly timesheet
Compensation:
$18+/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]