Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative Lancaster , PA 17622
Posted 2 weeks ago
Are you passionate about clean, sustainable eating? Enthusiastic about working in a people-first culture committed to living the good life and eating the good food while being good people? Its your lucky day! YOU could be our next Office Assistant!
Who we are
We are a nonprofit organic farmers co-operative of over 100 farmers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We focus on creating healthy, high-quality foods from our highly maintained and enriched soils on our small-scale family farms. We deliver the best local organic produce, value added products, and humanely raised and pastured animal products to retail establishments, co-ops, restaurants, and institutions.
The perks of working here
Medical, dental and vision coverage
3% match for Simple IRA
Free summer CSA (community shared agriculture) share
Free chef-cooked weekly lunches
Access to employee store with discounted organic food and drink and awesome LFFC-branded swag
Being part of something that will make you feel good at the end of the day
Who you are
You are someone who values sustainability and humane practices when considering your food
You want to make a difference and be a part of something amazing
Youve worked in an office environment before
You multi-task like its your job (because it will be!)
You are an excellent communicator, and friendly to all
You know your way around a computer (namely MS Office products)
You can handle a fast-paced environment --- in fact you THRIVE in one, and you love to be busy
You are someone who always looks for better ways to do things
You can keep things pretty confidential when necessary
Ideally, youve worked somewhere in agriculture, food, or something related (though its not totally necessary)
What youd be doing
Performing reception duties by answering phones, greeting visitors and filing
Planning and setting up on-site events (luncheons, board meetings, etc.)
Maintaining inventory of employee food, office and cleaning supplies
Assisting with administrative tasks for various departments which includes Finance, CSA and Wholesale (e.g., phone calls, data entry, etc.)
Serving as administrative support for the HR Department, by conducting phone screens, scheduling meetings, and other tasks
Serving as a point person for mailing farmer communications on a biweekly basis
When necessary, serving as a back up to the Farmer Coordinator position in supporting predictions and other follow ups
Copying, faxing and performing mailing duties
Qualifications
Who you are -
You are someone who values sustainability and humane practices when considering your food
You want to make a difference and be a part of something amazing
You are an excellent communicator, and friendly to all
You know your way around a computer (namely MS Office products)
You can handle a fast-paced environment --- in fact… you THRIVE in one
You are someone who looks for better ways to do things
You can keep things pretty confidential when necessary
Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative