What We are Looking For
Are you passionate about vegetables and sustainable agriculture? Do you love meeting and talking to new people? Are you focused, unapologetic, and ethical in your push to meet goals?
River Run Farm is looking for a few fine folks to help us sign up Sequim and Port Angeles residents for our organic CSA program at farmer’s markets across the city. We produce, package, and deliver organic produce from our farm to people’s homes and we need help spreading the word. Our produce is delivered to our customers within 24 - 48 hours of it being harvested–resulting in maximum flavor and nutrient density.
The role’s primary goal consists of engaging with potential customers at farmer’s markets in Sequim and Port Angeles and selling them a CSA farm box. The role’s secondary goal is to help increase sales of market vegetables via direct engagement. Essentially, set up our booth at the farmer's market, say hi to everyone, and help them get farm-fresh veggies.
Must be comfortable driving a van and setting up a pop-up tent.
Our Markets in the Area: We need one person for Sequim and one person for Port Angeles!
Sequim;
Port Angeles
Compensation
$20/hr, plus uncapped commissions on CSA farmbox sales, and access to fresh, organic vegetables.
A competent sales person at a regular traffic market can expect to earn between $30/hour, or more. A skilled sales person could earn $40/hour, or more on some days.
Shifts are generally between 4 to 8 hours, Saturday morning until Saturday afternoon.
Prior sales experience is great, but our staff has extensive experience in sales and training and can help with professional development as needed. Please have a clean and safe driving history!
River Run Farm
Co-founded in 2013 by farmer friends sharing a deep reverence for good food and good living, River Run
Farm raises Certified Organic produce on 100+ acres along the Dungeness River near Sequim, WA on the Olympic Peninsula.
@riverrunfarmsequim
www.riverrun.farm
Other Duties:
- Engage customers and sell produce
- Load and unload produce from warehouse or truck into van
- Set up and break down market stand
- Maintain relationships with other vendors and market staff
- Keep records of produce brought, sold, and returned
- Perform and maintain after-market sales with restaurants
SKILLS NEEDED:
● An interest and ability to communicate clearly and comfortably
● Easy to get along with and positive attitude
● A familiarity with vegetables and an eye for quality differences
● An ability to work diligently and maintain focus for through tedious tasks
● An ability to do physically demanding work and stand for hours
● Thoughtfulness and an aptitude for listening, an ability to be sensitive to the needs of your
teammates
● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
● Must be able to bend, crawl, and kneel for extended periods of time
● Must be tolerant to all weather conditions (including wind, cold, sun, and rain)
● Applicants should have a positive attitude towards hard work and readily display the ability to
successfully engage with instruction and feedback.
Please send your resume, 2-3 professional references, and a short statement of why you are interested to be considered for this position. Thank you!