Market Assistant Manager

ABOUT FARMS WORK WONDERS

Farms Work Wonders is a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to ignite the spark of curiosity in Appalachian youth so they see themselves and their future in new and exciting ways. We create living classrooms to provide real-life learning experiences and generate proceeds that are 100% reinvested back into the local community. In 2016, Farms Work Wonders started with the Wardensville Garden Market project-an organic farm and farm stand. Since opening, our enterprises have expanded to include a market, bakery, glass blowing studio, and restaurant that have currently created over 100 local, good-paying jobs with many held by local high school students.

The Wardensville Garden Market is one of our social enterprises providing real-life learning experiences for Appalachian youth. At our Market, we not only provide learning opportunities, we provide an extraordinary customer experience. We are seeking a full-time Market Assistant Manager to provide retail and operational support to our vibrant and thriving market.

This position reports to the Market Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and be responsible for the market area and staff, including Junior Crew.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the market, instruct students in tasks, keep market items fully stocked, and ensure all customers get the highest quality customer service experience.

• Show leadership and ownership of the Market and its staff and ensure all day-to-day activities are being completed to Wardensville Garden Market standards.

• Maintain accurate product inventory and sourcing

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate about working for a youth-driven nonprofit organization

• Must have a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to take direction and demonstrate initiative when necessary

• Ability to work alone or with a team on various projects

• Ability to read charts, do minor data entry, and interpret sales metrics

• Must have leadership/management experience or related educational qualifications

• Must be reliable, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate an eagerness to learn

• Must have a friendly and positive demeanor

• Must have weekend availability

• Experience working in a retail environment or in a customer service setting is a BONUS!

EXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time position is expected to work 40 hours per week, five days a week, inclusive of mornings, evenings, weekends and some government holidays.

The Wardensville Garden Market is currently open Thursday through Monday, the majority of shifts will occur during those days. We currently operate with staffing between 8am and 7pm year round and between 8am and 9pm during the Summer, which is subject to change.

COMPENSATION

This position is classified as exempt with an annual salary starting at $40,000.00. In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits for regular, full-time employees:

• Generous paid time off structure

• Bereavement leave

• Employer-paid medical and life insurance

• Dental and vision insurance

• Short-term disability

• Discount on items at the Garden Market & Mack's Bingo

Farms Work Wonders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.