Low-Time Farm Market Floor Assistant

WEAVERS WAY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION • Philadelphia, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Weavers Way Co-op!
Weavers Way is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. Weavers Way operates on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

Join us as a Low-Time Farm Market Floor Assistant!
We are seeking a friendly, community-oriented individual to work as a Floor Assistant at our Farm Market! This is a seasonal low-time role, working an estimated 15-19 hours per week during the months of April thru December. Tuesday and Friday availability is required. If you have prior retail experience and a passion for local food, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op.
• Excellent and proven customer service skills.
• Prior experience using cash registers and POS systems.
• Strong communication skills in a variety of mediums (in-person, phone, email).
• A strong work ethic and attention detail in fast-paced work environments.
• The ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions in a rustic building; prior farm market or farm stand experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• The ability to remain standing for up to 8 hours.
• The successful completion of a PA Child Abuse Clearance is required as the Farm Market is located on school property.
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, maintaining, and taking down grocery and produce displays as directed by the Farm Market Manager.
• Proper cash register operations, including accurate and efficient transactions for all customers.
• Maintain Weavers Way Co-op’s high level of customer service standards.
• Ensure that all perishable products remain fresh and high quality by checking food date labels and culling undesirable produce as needed.
• Maintain compliance with established food safety guidelines, including proper rotation (first-in, first-out).
• Maintain the farm market systems for inventory, storage, labeling, and organizing backstock.
• Fielding and answering questions about our farms, the farm market, products, community partnerships, and the CSA program as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed