Farmer's Market & Local Operations Manager

**TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB, USE THE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE**

**WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO INDEED APPLICATIONS - DO NOT APPLY THROUGH INDEED**

READ THROUGH TO THE END FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. WE MUST RECEIVE AN EMAIL DIRECTLY FROM YOU WITH THE REQUESTED INFORMATION TO PROCEED WITH AN INTERVIEW.

Company Overview

Frog Song Organics, LLC is dedicated to providing nutritious, organic foods to our local community through sustainable farming practices. Since 2012, we have been a certified organic farm committed to respecting human, ecological, and economic resources while cultivating a diverse array of produce, pasture-raised meats, and specialty items.

We grow our own crops and also work with regional growers to offer a wide variety of nutritious foods to customers every week, rain or shine!

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Farmer's Market & Local Operations Manager to lead our efforts in managing farmer’s market activities and local community operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to promote sustainable agriculture, engage with customers, and oversee the smooth execution of local events and market days.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about organic farming, excellent at team leadership, and skilled in digital recordkeeping, sales, and customer service.

Duties

• Optimizing the inventory we bring to market using historic sales data and produce availability lists.
• Achieve sales goals and increase market revenue and profits over time
• Schedule and confirm staff for your markets
• Operate a box truck, van or truck and trailer combo
• Complete Pre-trip safety inspection of vehicle including checking fluids and air in tires (if driving)
• Load truck with necessary equipment and product in a safe manner and arrive at market on time to set up
• Train, motivate and lead Farmers Market Team
• Ensure proper handling of products to minimize losses
• Upsell and work to increase market revenue & customer satisfaction over time
• Provide superior customer service
• Follow up with other team members on any customer service issues or items that need to be addressed before the next market
• Identify and resolve safety risks before any accidents occur and ensure staff follows safety training.
• Manage break down following the end of the market until all equipment is loaded and site is cleaned up
• Unload and properly store leftover product and market equipment
• Refuel vehicles as needed
• Count cash and complete deposit
• Complete post market documentation (Load List) including inventory, sales, customer service notes, revenue, and expenses (requires internet and computer access, using google sheets).
• Coordinate customers, vendors, and teammates at the Sarasota Cooler location (just north of Downtown Sarasota).
• Fridays will be an outbound delivery and pickup day from the cooler, as well as for making market preparations.
• Be available on Monday through Friday to distribute and receive additional products.
• Thursdays are for receiving our main truck from the farm as well as coordinating partner growers drop offs at the cooler (prior to our farm truck arriving). The coordinator will assist with the loading/unloading of produce and orders.
• Manage all logistical details related to market operations, including scheduling, inventory management, and compliance with health regulations

Requirements

• Experience with handling produce in a professional capacity such as farming, grocery, or food service
• Experience in event production, hospitality management, customer service and/or retail sales
• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough, clear communications skills with good follow up
• Diligent recordkeeping - taking good notes and accurately completing our documents within the expected timeframes
• Great attention to detail
• Physical endurance and ability to prepare yourself with proper rest, hydration, nutrition and attire
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and work while standing all day
• Work outdoors, year round (extreme heat/cold/rain may occur on any shift)
• Morning person - must enjoy working early hours and seeing the sunrise!
• Healthy lifestyle, no substance abuse, non-smoker (no tobacco use allowed on site or at markets)
• Capable to motivate and lead our team members to safely complete quality work
• Ability to quickly observe what needs to be stocked and maintain an attractive display
• Operate a Square register, maintaining accuracy in all transactions and cash handling
• Friendly with customers and team. Maintains a positive attitude through challenging conditions and long hours. Extrovert personality.
• Enthusiastic about veggies and enjoys sharing with our customers how to prepare them.
• Ability to pass background check and has a clean driving record for 7 years
• Attend a paid on-farm training and work day or farm event (in Hawthorne, FL) at least once a year.
• Ability to use a personal smart phone, computer, and internet service to complete documentation remotely.
• Love for vegetables and local food, concern for environmental sustainability, and community health
• AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL ATTEND PAID, IN-PERSON TRAINING IN WINTER PARK, FLORIDA ON NOVEMBER 7th from 5:30 am - 3:00 pm

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. To apply, fill out the application form here: https://frogsongorganics.com/about-us/join-our-team/ **DO NOT APPLY THROUGH INDEED* We receive a high volume of junk applications on indeed so we can't reply to them all. Make sure your references are work-related.

2. After filling out an application, send a brief cover letter telling us about your favorite vegetable. We are only able to respond to applicants who complete this step.

Thank you for your interest in local & organic food!

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person