Do you have experience doing product demos? Have you worked a booth at a farmer's market, or been a brand ambassador? Do you excel at engaging with people? If you’re passionate about sales and want to work with a local mushroom farm, this could be a perfect fit for you!
About Us:
We are Hedgehog, an organic mushroom farm located south of Nashville. We grow high-quality specialty mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, pioppino etc.). Our mission is to bring the freshest and most flavorful mushrooms to tables across the southeast.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a part-time Product Demo Specialist to join the Hedgehog team! In this role, you will be responsible for organizing and executing food-tasting demos at grocery stores throughout the Nashville Metro Area on a weekly basis. This role starts with about 5 hours per week, mainly on weekends, with plenty of room to take on more hours as we grow together.
Responsibilities:
- Running Demos at Grocery Stores: Set up and host a mushroom tasting station at local grocery stores once a week. Engage with customers, offering samples and sharing information about our products.
- Cooking Demo Food Items: Prepare simple, demo-ready food items that showcase our mushrooms (some cooking may need to be done in advance at home).
- Transport: Handle the transportation of all necessary demo materials, including food items and display props.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in customer service, sales, retail, or food sample demoing.
- A passion for food and an interest in mushrooms are a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you enjoy engaging with people and building connections.
- Ability to stand for 3-4 hours at a time, with a commitment to practicing safe food handling.
- Reliable transportation to various store locations.
Location:
This is an in-person role with shifts at various stores in downtown Nashville, Belle Meade, and Franklin.
Compensation:
$20 per hour, paid through a 1099 contract. 4 hour shifts, weekends only.
Join the Hedgehog Team: If you’re enthusiastic about sustainable, organic produce and enjoy connecting with people, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and a brief statement on why you’re a fit for this role.