Who We Are
Bell Farm Shops is a destination shopping experience located in a beautiful red barn on Route 1 in York, Maine. Our unique property is home to a charming collection of shops: Gift & Home, Backyard Birds & Garden, and Forever Christmas. We also have an onsite café, Nectar, open daily for breakfast and lunch. Spanning 2.3 acres, our property hosts classes, events, and seasonal plant sales. Our mission is to create a place that guests want to explore, enjoy, and share with friends.
Why We're Looking for YOU
Do you find joy in watching birds flutter to your feeder? Do you light up when teaching others how to attract chickadees or spot a cardinal? We’re looking for someone to join our Backyard Birds & Garden shop — someone who is passionate about birding and eager to share that passion with others.
Our birding department is rapidly growing. We carry an extensive selection of feeders, houses, seed, and habitat-enhancing items, and we’re becoming a go-to resource for backyard birders in Southern Maine and beyond. We're looking for a bird-loving Assistant Manager who can help educate customers, train staff, and eventually grow into the Manager role.
Who You Are
You love nature — especially birds — and want to help others discover the joy of birdwatching from their own backyards. You’re curious, reliable, friendly, and organized. You enjoy being part of a team but are confident making independent decisions. You’re motivated to help a small business thrive and excited to make a real impact on customers and community alike. While prior birding knowledge is a huge plus, we’re also happy to train the right person with a sincere interest in learning.
Assistant Manager Responsibilities
Educate customers on attracting birds through feeders, seed choices, habitat tips, and more
Guide and inspire team members to embrace our mission and deliver excellent customer service
Open and close the store
Lead morning meetings and daily floor operations
Create, assign, and adjust daily task lists based on the rhythm of the day
Train and mentor new staff, especially on bird-related products and customer engagement
Provide clear and kind feedback to help the team grow
Receive, tag, and merchandise product promptly — especially seed, feeders, houses, and seasonal items
Keep the store and backstock areas tidy and well-organized
Monitor and fulfill online orders accurately
Write end-of-day recap emails to help keep communication flowing
Must be able to assist with lifting up to 50 lbs (seed bags and merchandise)
Schedule & Availability
5 days per week (usually 9:30–5:30; occasionally 10:30–6:30), typically Thursday-Monday
Must be available on weekends
During holiday season (Black Friday–Dec 31), availability for both weekend days may be required
This is a year-round position
Benefits
Employee discount on products
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Opportunity to grow into a full manager position
A beautiful work environment surrounded by birdsong, nature, and a passionate team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 42 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Shift:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Work Location: In person