Head Over Fields is a certified organic vegetable farm located in Charlotte, Vermont.  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 person to assist in the day-to-day operations of our Farm Stand and round out our retail crew for the season.  This is a part-time seasonal position from May - October 2024.  We are looking for help in the Farm Stand on Thursday and Fridays this season. The shift is 11:30-6:30. 

START DATE as early as May 22nd.

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 farm stand
• 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:

$16+/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.

To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2 references to [email protected]

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