Farmers Market Educator

  • Date Posted October 23, 2024
  • Location Larkspur, CA
  • Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
  • Job type Part-Time

Company description

Honoré Farm and Mill is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. At Honoré, we are dedicated to restoring and strengthening the relationship between people and the land through regenerative farming practices, the cultivation of heritage grains and experiential education. We do so by honoring agricultural practices that revitalize the health of our communities while building resilience into our dynamic food system to benefit future generations to come.

Job description

The Farmers Market Educator plays a vital role in advancing our community outreach and supporting our non-profit organization through direct sales. We seek an individual with a positive demeanor, a passion for education, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Sell Honoré products including flour, shortbread and linens, at the Farmers Market
  • Educate customers on importance of whole grains, stone milling, regenerative farming practices, and our mission 
  • Process purchase transactions using Squarespace on provided iPad for both credit card and cash payments
  • Transport farmers market items to and from our Larkspur office or partner bakery
  • Adhere to county health guidelines for safe food handling, particularly concerning samples
  • Stock and maintain inventory used at the farmers market from our office supplies
  • Track inventory brought to the market and reconcile remaining inventory after each market day
  • Collaborate with Operations Managers regarding inventory management and supply needs
  • Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, clear communication, and attention to detail
  • Commit to working on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 8am to approximately 2:30pm at the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market. 

Qualifications

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Valid CA driver's license is required to fulfill job duties
  • Own personal vehicle would be needed to move items to and from farmers market
  • Tech-savvy or willingness to learn platforms like Squarespace and Slack

Compensation / Benefits

  • Hourly rate, paid monthly, $30 per hour
  • Mileage reimbursement to/from farmers market and office
  • Generous discount on flour

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $30.00 - $30.00

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Deadline

no deadline