Apple Creek Farm

We are hiring for a position on our farm crew for the remainder of the 2024 season, from August – December. This position will participate in both on-farm activities as well as retail sales. Job duties include daily livestock chores, participation in weekly farmers’ markets, assistance with our egg enterprise, and sales at additional off-farm events. This position works closely with the farm owners to perform the following:

• Assist with daily livestock chores including feeding, watering and health monitoring
• Collect, wash, sort, and pack eggs for markets and wholesale accounts
• Assist with daily pasture rotations including setting up, taking down, moving, and electrifying temporary fences
• Set-up & operate the farm’s retail market stand
• Greet customers and provide friendly and informed customer service
• Learn product offerings, usage, and pricing
• Make recommendations based on customer needs
• Perform retail sales using a point-of-sale system
• Monitor and record inventory
• Safely handle products to maintain quality of packaging and food safety
• A valid driver’s license is helpful to fulfill job duties including farmers’ market and off-site events.

Required Qualifications:
1. Friendliness and enthusiasm for working with people
2. Ability to think on your feet and to solve problems in the moment
3. Desire to learn about our products and farm
4. Willingness to work outdoors – rain or shine

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Retail experience
2. Interest in cooking and food
3. Attention to detail and ability to remember names
4. Flexibility and ability to manage several tasks at once
5. Valid driver’s license

A Successful Candidate Will…
● Have a positive outlook and sense of humor
● Exercise good judgment, demonstrate initiative and active engagement in the work;
● Work well independently and collaboratively as a member of the farm crew;
● Demonstrate reliability, flexibility and punctuality;
● Practice good communication skills;
● Have a desire to learn and to improve

Physical Demands:
The farm will provide a one-day, hands-on training in functional movement. This will support daily activities that require carrying, lifting, and stacking of various materials. Market duties include set-up of market displays on a weekly basis. This includes lifting crates of eggs, moving coolers, and setting up, then taking down a tent and tables. These items range in weight from 10 – 60 lbs. Markets operate rain or shine as is the case with on and off-farm events.