Red Fire Farm
184 Meadow Road
MONTAGUE, MA01351
Website:redfirefarm.com/ Company Description:
Red Fire Farm is a leader in organic veggie production in the beautiful Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts. We have about 100 acres in cultivation and grow just about every vegetable that can be grown in this climate. We sell produce through our CSA program, wholesale, farmers' markets, and farm stand. We are dedicated to a seriously high quality standard, hold a deep belief in organic practices, and aim to build our local community around really good food.
Salary Range:Location: 16-18 Per Hour MONTAGUE, MA
Job Type:Category: Full / Part TimeAgriculture
Education Level:Work Experience: Some College Coursework Completed
Preference: Nice to have2+
Preference: Nice to have
Description: We are seeking a local food loving person with skills in planning and program coordination to join our team part-time. Having a great eye for details, a good relationship with timelines, and experience in customer service and working with the public are important for this job. In this role, you will help develop and maintain programs that help get 100 acres of organic produce out to the community!
This position will work at our Montague and Granby farm locations, with the majority of office time based in Montague.
Responsibilities: Develop plans and farm programs from toothpicks to staffing to timelines
Maintain programs over time, increasing sales and deepening community connections
Coordinate staff and volunteers and develop relationships
Customer service and office functions, phones, email, administrative tasks
Order and track materials within budgetary plans and organize materials for events
Develop online materials, sign up forms, process sales, and more
Social media content creation and posting
Outreach, sales and coordination with sponsors and local organizations
Outreach to the public, tabling, demonstrations, flyering, calls
Communicate well with managers and teams on the farm
Flexibility to jump in to various farm tasks if needed
SCHEDULE & HOURS: This position starts immediately and continues year round, about 20-25 weekly hours the majority of the year, with a quieter time in January to mid-April. Potential for additional hours in other farm departments. This job requires some flexible hours during busy times and event days as scheduled in advance. Regular schedule can be planned with you, and would be mainly Monday-Friday afternoons.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with experience, includes paid sick time, plus all the organic produce you can eat.
TO APPLY: Now taking applications for review with priority. Rolling applications, position open until filled. We will take the post down once we have filled it. Please send to a simple resume, a letter of interest including what experience you bring to the position, and a list of 3 relevant work references with contact information.
Requirements: The ideal candidate for this role would have:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenCustomer service experience via phone and emailGreat computer skills; must be confident with Microsoft Office Suite and email inbox managementTime management and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritizeExperience organizing events or coordinating the work of other staffFamiliarity with Facebook and social mediaInterest in working with the farm for 2 years or moreMust have a good attitude and be willing to learnMust be able to lift 30-40 lbs. repeatedly and easilyExperience with local food cooking, CSA, farmers markets a plus PROUD SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF Copyright © 2016 JobsInTheValley.com All Rights Reserved.
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