Schreiber Farms
Local Market Manager
This position will oversee the local farmers markets in Pasco, Richland, and Walla Walla as well as a farm stand in the Tri-Cities. The manager will need to be able to work independently and be responsible for coordinating staffing, supplies, produce inventory, and creating schedules for delivery, harvest, and vehicle use. The manager will also be responsible for social media outreach. The net sales goal for this position is over $200,000.
Duties will include the following:
Hiring, training and managing staff for the farmers’ markets and local farm stand.
Managing the produce inventory and coordinating with farm staff on harvest schedules.
Keeping a supply inventory and procuring supplies as needed for all markets.
Ensuring that vehicles have the necessary supplies, are in working order, and creating a vehicle use schedule.
Working at the Richland and Walla Walla markets and at the produce stand.
Working 5 days per week, and potentially 6 if filling in for staff is necessary.
Being available to staff by phone for emergencies.
Responsible for outreach and advertisement on social media including Facebook and Instagram.
Coordinate/ deliver produce to the farm stands and other local orders such as to restaurants.
Mange donations to food banks to prevent loss from spoilage.
Meet weekly with the owner and farm staff to coordinate market activities.
Job Requirements
Must have a current driver’s license
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Good communication skills
Proficiency with spread sheets and recordkeeping
Skilled at posting regularly on Facebook and Instagram
Knowledge of and passion for organic/ local produce is a plus
Salary
The wage is $20/ hour, 40 hours per week, with potentially more hours some weeks. May- the end of October.
https://schreibersfarm.com