Farmstand Manager | Sunrise Farm, White River Junction,Vermont
Sunrise Farm grows certified-organic vegetables and pastured animals in White River Junction. We’re now in our 27thyear of operation, and our primary products are vegetables for a 400-member traditional CSA; eggs, chickens, lamb, and maple syrup; and a farmstand where we sell our own products plus many other items (meats, cheeses, dairy, dry goods, maple creemees) from local and regional farms.
The role
Our farmstand is where most of our community interacts with the farm, and we are looking for someone to run it. The farmstand manager creates a friendly, welcoming experience for farm visitors and customers and is a regular presence in the farmstand. You will be one of three managers on the farm, reporting to Chuck, the farm manager and owner, and working alongside Brendan, our animal manager. You will have discretion over the product mix, pricing, displays, and vendor choices, and handle execution of the overall plan with assistance from Chuck.
Responsibilities
- Be present in the farmstand and available to customers
- Order and stock farmstand products and vegetables
- Respond to customer emails and inquiries
- Coordinate bulk sales of meat, caseload items, and storage vegetables
- Handle daily sales reconciliation and deposits
- Coordinate regular social media posts and assist with other advertising efforts
- Organize special events, as time and interest allow, for cheese tastings and other vendor promotions
- Supervise the assistant farmstand manager: coordinate schedules and roles, and train them in ordering and back-office work
What we're looking for
- Experience in retail, customer service, and food sales
- A love of food and local agriculture
- Comfort with ordering, inventory, and basic bookkeeping
- Supervisory or training experience (preferred)
- Working knowledge of POS systems, email, and spreadsheets, and, ideally, Quickbooks
- Able to stand most of the day, lift 40 to 50 lbs, and work in heat and cold, since the stand is partly outdoors
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, April through November, with additional work available before and after the main season.
The farmstand is open 10am to 6pm Tuesday through Friday and 9am to 2pm on Saturday. In coordination with the assistant manager, shifts will be roughly 8:30am to 5pm and 10:30am to 7pm on weekdays and 8am to 3pm on Saturdays. Occasional Saturdays off can be arranged.
Compensation and benefits
- $22/hour starting wage
- One week paid vacation and one week paid sick time (starting July 1)
- SIMPLE-IRA (with 3% company match)
- Unlimited farm vegetables
- Wholesale pricing on farmstand items
- Opportunity for year-round work or expanded responsibility over time
- On-farm housing is available
To apply
Email a resume and a short note about why this job interests you to Chuck ([email protected]) and include two references.
Sunrise Farm is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.