Head Over Fields is a certified organic vegetable farm located in Charlotte, Vermont.  We have a robust roadside farm stand on busy Rt. 7 to showcase our produce alongside other Vermont-made provisions.  Additionally, we attend the Shelburne Farmers Market on Saturdays and distribute wholesale to local restaurants. 

We are looking for 1 person to assist in the day-to-day operations of our Farm Stand and round out our retail crew for the season.  This is a part-time seasonal position from May - October 2024.  We are looking for help in the Farm Stand on Saturdays this season. The shift is 9:30-6:30. 

This person will report to the Owner/Farm Manager.  The ideal candidate would have the following experience and skills:

• Knowledge of and commitment to Vermont agriculture and artisanal Vermont products
• Familiarity with seasonal produce
• Excellent customer service
• Merchandising, including creation of signage, building displays and marketing materials 
• Retail, including use of a Point of Sale (POS) system (such as Square, Shopify, Clover, Toast or similar software) 
• Stocking and inventory management
• Ability to multitask
• Detail-oriented
• Independent-worker with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges

• Organized and the ability to maintain clean workspaces

   

Responsibilities include:

• Opening and closing the retail farmstand
• Setting up displays
• Working the cash register and managing a seamless customer check out experience
• Accepting deliveries
• Weekly meeting with the Owner/Farm Manager
• Post-harvest processing, such as bagging greens, cleaning onions or garlic, filling pints/quarts
• Restocking the floor and refrigeration units
• Ensuring produce for sale is of the highest quality and is visibly appealing
• Managing spoils
• Maintaining an accurate weekly timesheet