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JOB POSTING<br />
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Noggins Corner Farm is hiring a Market Champion!<br />
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Position: Market Champion<br />
Organization: Noggins Corner Farm <a href="http://nogginsfarm.ca" title="http://nogginsfarm.ca">http://nogginsfarm.ca</a><br />
Location: Greenwich, near Wolfville, Nova Scotia<br />
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Love farmers' markets? Passionate about local produce? This could be a perfect fit for you!<br />
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Days of work are Thursday to Sunday, commuting from our farm and warehouse in the Valley (Greenwich) to HRM each day. This position includes the Hammonds Plains Farmer's Market, QEII/VG Market, and Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market locations.<br />
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This job requires lots of heavy lifting (50 lbs+) and driving, some early morning starts, as well as dealing with the public and promoting farm products. At minimum, the ideal candidate will possess a driver's license, lots of positive energy and a willingness to learn.<br />
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Qualities of the ideal candidate include (not required, but any of these are considered assets):<br />
• knowledge of farming or farmers' markets products<br />
• interest in cooking/nutrition as it relates to selling produce<br />
• experience using social media for promotion<br />
• an eye for creating beautiful market displays (the "Wow" factor)<br />
• basic graphic design skills (creating promotional posters)<br />
• experience handling cash<br />
• experience dealing with customers<br />
• ability to drive a forklift<br />
• work well under pressure<br />
• attention to detail (eg. making sure prices are correct)<br />
• experience with ordering product, inventory, etc.<br />
• experience in promotion or marketing<br />
• clean driving record and ability to follow a vehicle maintenance schedule<br />
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Remuneration is hourly and will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.<br />
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Position can start as soon as possible, and needs to be filled by Thursday, April 30.<br />
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Please forward your resume and include why you are interested in working at farmers' markets to:<br />
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Teri Jenkins <br />
markets@nogginsfarm.ca<br />
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Posting ID: 29277<br />
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