Are you interested in helping to make life healthier for people? Are you friendly and articulate?
Red Fire Farm is seeking someone to work with our team as an Office and Marketing Assistant. This position is responsible for general office duties including marketing, outreach, and public communications to our customers. Primary responsibilities include assisting with a comprehensive seasonal advertising plan for retail and CSA operations, providing excellent customer service via email and phone, representing Red Fire Farm at local events, assisting with farmers’ market and CSA management, making wholesale labels, and providing general office assistance, including some cleaning.
Over the year, work at the farm will vary considerably, and the focus of your work will change over the seasons. This position is 40 hours per week in peak season and 15-20 hours per week from December through April.
The ideal candidate is quick on their feet and has the natural inclination to be organized. This position requires flexibility and warmth as customer service is of the utmost importance. Experience in aesthetic design and communications and the ability to effectively implement seasonal marketing campaigns is necessary. Seeking candidates who can commit to 1 year or more in this position.
Job Skills and Competencies:
-Some knowledge of sustainable agriculture, locally grown crops, farm operations, and cooking techniques
-Ability to provide outgoing and professional customer service at all times
-Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
-Ability to organize tasks efficiently, maintain focus, and work according to a schedule
-Comfortable with tech and computer problem solving
-Experience developing advertising and marketing content in a variety of mediums
-Familiarity managing social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
-Experience with content management systems, preferably WordPress
-Enjoys details and getting them right
-Willingness to improve farm operations by identifying problems and developing solutions
-Must be comfortable self-motivating as well as taking direction from senior staff members
-Willingness to assist co-workers with necessary or requested tasks (they will do the same for you!)
-Ability to work some weekends and flexible hours
We have a great team to work with in a friendly and cooperative environment, with potential for advancement. You will also be able to take as many organic veggies home for your own use as you need!
Wage Rate: $11 -11.25/hr
Location: Farm office at 184 Meadow Road, Montague, MA 01351
TO APPLY:
Wow us with your writing skills by including an applicable sample with your application. We prefer work samples that reflect your marketing savvy, but we are open to seeing other stellar examples that showcase your talent for communicating concepts, especially those related to food, both visually and verbally.
Email cover letter, resume with three references, and work samples to: jobs@redfirefarm.com
We are reviewing applications through March 23rd, and holding interviews the week of March 26th, but we will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. Position starts in April.
