Markets & Delivery Program Lead

We are looking for an outgoing, ambitious, confident farmers market lead that will connect with guests, assist with answering questions and work with the retail manager to make the operation super efficient and fun.

About the Position

The Markets & Delivery Program Lead is responsible for packing and delivering orders to drop off sites in Lyme and Hanover, as well as coordinating and attending two weekly farmers’ markets. This person will work closely with the Farm Retail Manager to organize & pack the truck with delivery and market products and produce. Together, they will meet and discuss ways to improve the process.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

Work schedule is somewhat negotiable; we are looking for the right person for this role!

Delivery Shifts

  • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Farmers’ Market Shifts

  • Thursday 12:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Lebanon, NH)
  • Saturday 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Norwich, VT)

Responsibilities

Order & Delivery Duties include:

  • Packing orders at the farm
  • Driving to drop off locations in Lyme and Hanover, NH
  • Keeping track of orders and payments

Farmers’ Market Duties include:

  • Loading and unloading the market van
  • Setting up and breaking down the farmers’ market booth and displays
  • Keeping produce displays well stocked throughout the market

General Duties include:

  • Greeting customers and helping them locate items
  • Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing customers to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner.
  • Ringing up customers and processing payments
  • Following food safety protocols
  • Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • Knowledge of produce
  • Valid Drivers’ License and a clean driving record
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds (totes filled with vegetables)
  • Able to handle money, make change, and operate scales

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Passionate
  • Personable
  • Outgoing
  • Organized

Compensation

This is a seasonal position, 30-40 hours per week from mid-April through October, with part-time hours in November and December. The Markets & Delivery Program Lead is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand. Salary is $16-18/hr depending on work experience.

To Apply

Fill out an employment application below, or email a resume and cover letter to Sam Ranger, Farm Retail Manager, at sam@cedarcirclefarm.org. Please notify us of all planned vacations in your application.


Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to reply to every applicant individually. We will be in touch via e-mail if we are interested in scheduling an interview with you.