Market Associate
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REED'S FARM
Reed’s Farm is a non profit regenerative farm and animal sanctuary located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Our location is uniquely suited for our mission in our community, which is to become essentially a community hub for organic healthy food and an educational resource. Our vision involves working with underserved community members through programming and workforce development as well as helping to build a healthier food system with focus on nearby Atlantic City. We have recently opened our indoor market featuring coffee & espresso drinks as well as tea and herbal beverages alongside a commercial kitchen producing vegetable-based grab & go items including: breads, sandwiches & flatbreads, soups & sauces, pickles & kimchi, baked goods & ice creams. All items produced by the kitchen include ingredients grown at Reed's Farm and are focused on health-conscious eating.
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Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
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Greeting and engaging customers
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Checking out customers via electronic registers
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Setting up the market for the day and cleaning up at the end of the day
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Merchandising produce and retail items
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Taking orders and packaging baked goods
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Open and willing to learn about our produce, baked goods, etc
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Assisting coordination with manager and chef to maintain output of products, aesthetics and presence for farm visitors
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Assisting with inventory, stocking and ordering of supplies
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Cleaning and maintaining a safe market environment for visitors and staff
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Ability to communicate effectively with management and staff
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Available at least 3 days a week between Thursday-Sunday. Weekends, early mornings and occasionally some evenings. Potential for full time
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Confident in learning and using technology
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Familiarity with social media platforms, google docs and sheets
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Able to handle and work with varying personalities, ability and skill levels
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Able to lift at least 40 lbs
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Willingness to step in on a variety of tasks as a team player
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Ability to network with local community
This individual:
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Is self-motivated
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Has an excellent work ethic
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Has good time management skills
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Is always on time
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Is proactive
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Is self-managed
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COMPENSATION
this position is : hourly, $15/hr + depending on experience
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To apply, send a resume and cover letter to lainey@reedsorganicfarm.org