FarmOn
Company Description
College of the Atlantic’s (COA) Beech Hill Farm produces certified organic vegetables for COA and the local community, using methods that maintain the integrity and health of the land and work toward environmental and economic sustainability. We have six acres in production and six greenhouses. In addition to providing locally and sustainably raised produce and meat to COA, Beech Hill Farm operates a busy seasonal farm store, offers a CSA program, sells to local markets and restaurants, and distributes food through our student‑run food access program. We are located on Mount Desert Island, home to beautiful Acadia National Park.
Qualifications
Excellent customer service.
Willingness to work collaboratively and productively with a diverse group of people.
Ability to work efficiently and enthusiastically in a fast‑paced environment.
Be willing and able to work in all weather conditions and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Commitment to working the full season.
Experience with retail and/or agriculture is a plus.
Job Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, aesthetic appearance, and food‑safety protocols.
Daily set up of the farmstand.
Restock and manage the display of our freezer, refrigerators, and dry‑goods shelves.
Operate the cash register and scale.
Handle customer questions, complaints, and issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
Arrive on time and give ample notice of requests for time off.
Maintain constructive communication with all members of the field crew and farmstand staff.
Compensation
$17/hr. All crew receive free farm produce and 40% off in our farm store.
Hourly rate of $15‑20/hr.
Housing Housing is available for rent in a shared COA apartment in Northeast Harbor.
Vacation and Time Off Summer season farmstand staff are permitted 5 paid days of unpaid time off. Requests for time off must be made in advance and may not overlap with other farmstand staff.
Schedule June 8th – August 28th, Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Application Instructions If you are not registered, you'll be prompted to do so. Don't worry, it's free!
Deadline no deadline
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Qualifications
Excellent customer service.
Willingness to work collaboratively and productively with a diverse group of people.
Ability to work efficiently and enthusiastically in a fast‑paced environment.
Be willing and able to work in all weather conditions and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Commitment to working the full season.
Experience with retail and/or agriculture is a plus.
Job Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, aesthetic appearance, and food‑safety protocols.
Daily set up of the farmstand.
Restock and manage the display of our freezer, refrigerators, and dry‑goods shelves.
Operate the cash register and scale.
Handle customer questions, complaints, and issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
Arrive on time and give ample notice of requests for time off.
Maintain constructive communication with all members of the field crew and farmstand staff.
Compensation
$17/hr. All crew receive free farm produce and 40% off in our farm store.
Hourly rate of $15‑20/hr.
Housing Housing is available for rent in a shared COA apartment in Northeast Harbor.
Vacation and Time Off Summer season farmstand staff are permitted 5 paid days of unpaid time off. Requests for time off must be made in advance and may not overlap with other farmstand staff.
Schedule June 8th – August 28th, Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Application Instructions If you are not registered, you'll be prompted to do so. Don't worry, it's free!
Deadline no deadline
#J-18808-Ljbffr