Farmers Market Manager – Red Dog Farm

Last Updated On: November 15th, 2024 at 08:43AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
406 Center Rd
Chimacum, Washington, 98325

Primary Contact: Rachel
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 360-531-2571
    Email: office@reddogfarm.net

Website: https://reddogfarm.net/hiring/

Internship information

General Farm Description: Settled in the thriving farming community of Chimacum, Washington, Red Dog Farm boasts gorgeous views, salmon-bearing creek frontage, and prime growing conditions. We are a certified organic production farm and grow over 150 different varieties of vegetables, berries, cut flowers and plant starts on 23 acres. We pride ourselves in providing beautiful, nourishing food for the community through our large CSA program, our Farmstand, two local Farmers Markets, local grocers, and regional restaurants. We work hard, rely on organized systems and communication, provide consistent opportunities for trainings & learning, and have fun while doing it! About the Red Dog Crew The crew at Red Dog Farm enjoys the comradery that comes along with working hard as a team, having hands in the dirt and experiencing the fullness of seasons on the farm. The Olympic Peninsula is one of the most diverse landscapes to live and explore, and being in the rain shadow, we enjoy far more sunny days than the rest of the region. Red Dog draws employees who move to the area from all over to work on the farm, and we strive to create a culture of respect & inclusivity. It is important to us that our crew has a healthy work-life balance and can enjoy all the Olympic Peninsula has to offer while also gaining a vast range of farm knowledge and skills. Many of our former crew & managers have gone on to start farms of their own! Ideal applicants will be team-players, have a strong drive to learn all aspects of the farm, and be willing to work outdoors rain or shine. Whether you are new to farming or have years of experience, we are looking to bring on more hard-working individuals to collaborate with us and the land to continue building a strong local food system.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: March 24, 2025
Internship Ends: December 22, 2025
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed as they are received.
Minimum Length of Stay: 9 months

Internship Details:

Full Time: 24-40 hours per week (full time preferred)

Dates: March 24, 2025- December 22, 2025 (multiple seasons preferred, opportunity for year-round work starting in 2026)

Full Time Schedule (40 hours per week):
March- May: Tuesday- Saturday
June- October: Thursday- Monday
November- December: Tuesday- Saturday

Part Time Schedule (~24 hours per week):
March- May: Friday, Saturday
June- October: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
November- December: Friday, Saturday

We are looking for a friendly, professional individual to run our twice-weekly farmers market booths at Port Townsend Saturday and Chimacum Sunday markets. The ideal applicant would have excellent customer service skills, be adept at multi-tasking, be able to train and lead co-workers in all market tasks, possess produce handling skills, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If full time work is desired, position would include harvesting, washing and packing, deliveries, and a variety of other field work.

Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Responsibilities
• Operate two weekend fast-paced farmers markets- managing product, staff and sales
• Lead loading, transportation, delivery, and setup of the market booths
• Manage a constantly changing, aesthetically beautiful produce display
• Provide excellent customer service
• Handle cash in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain sales record sheets and be accountable for till reckoning
• Train and manage the work of two other farmers market staff
• Communicate regularly with the farm owner
• Make deliveries to accounts, ensuring orders are complete

To Apply
Complete the Farmers Market Manger Application on our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Educational Opportunities: Red Dog crew members experience many aspects of an organic vegetable production farm.

Skills Desired: • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience working with a team and managing a group effectively • Experience with retail produce display • Ability to do mental math, without use of a calculator • Ability to operate high volume farmers market booths • Must have a clean driver’s license and be comfortable driving large trucks • Must be capable of handling physically demanding work for extended periods of time • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions • Flexibility to adapt to changing situations

Meals: We provide a weekly group lunch with all farm employees, prepared by an assortment of friends of the farm.

Stipend: Compensation includes $20 per hour, as well as veggies from our fields. Paid sick leave (one hour for every 40 hours worked). $100 gear stipend for full-time employees. Weekly group lunch with all farm employees. Employees who return for a second season will receive an annual performance-based raise as well as an opportunity to increase/ refine responsibilities matching their commitment to the farm.

Housing: Housing is not included, but we help new hires find housing by posting flyers and reaching out to our connections in the community.

Preferred method of Contact: Email