Farm Stand Team Member – The Green River Farm
Last Updated On: May 14th, 2024 at 12:24PM MST
Contact information
Farm Address:24519 Frager Rd S
Kent, Washington, 98032
Primary Contact: Dillon Stearns
Primary Phone:
Type: Cell
Number: 503-871-0685
Email: thegreenriverfarm@gmail.com
Website: https://www.greenriverfarmstand.com/
Internship information
General Farm Description: The Green River Farm is an incubator farm for new farmers looking to get their start, as well as a busy farm stand. The Farm Stand is on a busy street next to the farm, and we are on a mission to support small local organic farmers.CRAFT Member Farm? No
Internship Starts: 6/1/2024
Internship Ends: 9/1/2024
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: 6/20/24
Minimum Length of Stay: 3 months
Internship Details:
We are looking for a Farm Stand Manager who can operate the stand one a daily basis Friday – Sunday each week June – October. This incudes running the check out counter, keeping produce organized, and having fun interacting with all our customers looking for fresh local produce. In the other 2-3 days each week, you can work on a small farm and learning how to grow and harvest many crops common on small organic farms. This position gives an intern the ability to learn both the growing produce side, as well as the customer service and sales sides of the farming business; both of which are crucial in a successful farm operation. The pay is $20+ depending on experience, plus the ability to earn tips!
Come join our mission to bring local organic produce to our community!
Educational Opportunities: Learning small farming practices, and operating a farm stand retail location
Skills Desired: Someone with customer service or retail experience a plus, but not required.
Meals: You have the ability to snack on fresh local produce and fruit at any time.
Stipend: We pay $20+ an hour, plus the potential for tips at the stand.
Housing: No
Preferred method of Contact: email