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Farm Store Associates

Farm Background

Located in the heart of Lincoln, MA Codman Community Farms (CCF) is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 1973 with the mission to operate a working farm that preserves Lincoln’s rural character by highlighting the importance of local farming and local food and inviting community involvement through educational opportunities and events.  The farm is located along the commuter rail line and is less than 20 miles from Boston.  consists of an 18-acre farmstead complex with historic barns, outbuildings, farm housing, community garden plots, orchard, and fields as well as over 120 acres of privately owned or town-conserved farmland located throughout the town of Lincoln.  

 Over its 45 years, CCF’s farm programs and community activities have gradually evolved and grown from a seasonal initiative to a year-round production farm that now raises 100% grass-fed Red Devon cattle, pasture-raised livestock including pigs, laying hens, meat chickens, turkeys, and lambs as well as a growing vegetable and fruit market garden.  

At the heart of the farm, located in our 19th century barn is our Farm Store and newly renovated commercial kitchen. The farm markets and sells most of what is grown and raised through our on-site Farm Store and beginning in 2022 we will begin using the new commercial kitchen for cooking classes, food events, and value-added food items.

FARM STORE ASSOCIATE

Job Description

CCF is seeking FARM STORE ASSOCIATES.  These positions will be responsible for maintaining a clean and fully stocked Farm Store. Our farm store is a unique self-serve model that is open 24/7, 365 days per year so our customers can enjoy the freedom of shopping for local foods any time of day or night.  

Farm Store Associates are responsible for providing a clean, informative, and well-stocked store to meet the growing demand for our farm-grown proteins and locally grown and produced food items.  The position is ideal for a self-starter who has a passion for local food and farming, enjoys cooking and the culinary arts is detail-oriented, organized, tidy, and enjoys interacting with customers in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking weekend and weekday coverage.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Organizing and Stocking of the Farm Store

Stocking duties include pricing, bagging, and organizing all products in our retail freezers, reach-in coolers, and pantry shelves.

  • Receiving shipments, organizing, and managing the receiving and inventory areas.

  • Prepping, bagging, and pricing of bulk vegetables for retail sale.

Assisting with product Ordering and Inventory Management

  • Maintaining relationships with vendors, monitoring inventory, and helping to place weekly orders of products, as needed.

  • Receiving of products in good order and entering them into inventory.

  • Creating and maintaining accurate and up-to-date labels for all retail products

  • Communicating with management, vendors, and customers regarding product availability and/or quality concerns.

Customer Experience 

  • Maintaining orderliness of farm store, coolers, product displays, and shopping aids.

  • Assisting customers on our ECRS Point of Sale System

  • Ensure that floors, shelves, restrooms, and public spaces in and around the farm store are neat, clean/sanitary, safe, and inviting. 

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Passion for farming, sustainability, the outdoors, and eating local!

  • Strong work ethic and a self-starter;

  • Detail-oriented and ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace;

  • Customer service experience required;

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills;

  • Friendly, personable, and able to solve problems and recommend solutions;

  • Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs;

  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold);

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time, work quickly and efficiently, and maintain  a robust pace;

  • Ability to learn new software systems and demonstrate proficiency after training; 

  • Ability to pass a CORI background check; clean driving record.

  • Ability to work on weekends.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary based on experience (range $16/hour+, depending on experience).  Hours are varied.

  • Possibly eligibility to participate in our 403(b) retirement plan, depending on hours worked.

  • Additional benefits for full-time staff, include paid vacation, based on the number of hours worked per week, and access to free eggs.

  • Possible opportunities for advancement to full-time, management position

To APPLY, email pete@codmanfarm.org with your resume and cover letter

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