Titusville Farm
About Titusville Farm
Titusville Farm is a 170+ acre property located in Poughkeepsie, New York. It was established by the Cornell Family in 1788 and has a long agricultural history. Today it has been revitalized into a farm, market, orchard and cidery. The farm produces certified organic vegetables and flowers, pasture-raised eggs, strawberries, grapes, and cider apples on 40 acres. Our operation includes certified organic vegetable and flower production, pasture-raised eggs, an on-farm CSA, farmers markets, and our on-site farm stand and upcoming permanent farm market.
Instagram: @titusville.farm
Website: titusville.farm
About the Farm Stand
Our farm stand is an extension of the farm and an opportunity to connect our customers more directly with what we grow. We want shopping here to feel welcoming, personal and rooted in the season. Farm Stand Staff should be excited to introduce customers to our produce, talk about what's being grown and harvested, answer questions, and help people get excited about local food.
We are currently operating our farm stand out of a seasonal tent while renovations are completed on our permanent farm market, opening this fall. The permanent market will feature our own produce, eggs and flowers alongside a growing selection of products from other local farms and producers.
We are looking for one or two people to join us now for 1–2 shifts per week through September. Weekend availability is required. Starting now gives new staff the opportunity to learn the ropes, get familiar with the farm and our products, and become comfortable with our retail operation before we move into the new space. Once the permanent market opens, significantly more hours and shifts will become available as we expand our days, hours and product offerings. For the right candidates, we hope this develops into a year-round position.
Job Description
Job Description
Farm Stand Staff play a key role in the daily operation of our on-site farm stand. This is a hands-on role that combines retail, customer service, food and produce knowledge, merchandising, and light physical work. Staff help ensure the stand is well-stocked and organized, that produce is fresh and displayed beautifully, and that customers have a welcoming and helpful experience. The role includes monitoring product quality, restocking throughout the day, operating the register, assisting CSA members, maintaining the retail space, and communicating inventory needs and other important updates to the Farm Store Manager.Staff often work independently, so we're looking for people who are observant, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of the stand during their shift.
Pay + Hours
- $19–22/hour depending on experience.
- Approximately 1–2 shifts per week through September.
- Weekend availability is required.
- The farm stand is currently open Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00am–4:00pm. Staff shifts run approximately 8:30am–4:45pm.
- Significantly more hours and shifts will become available when the permanent farm market opens this fall.
- Year-round employment is available for the right candidate if the initial position is a good fit.
- Employees receive vegetables and eggs from the farm and a 20% employee discount on non-farm store purchases.
Duties
- Open and close the farm stand following established procedures.
- Stock and restock produce, eggs, flowers, beverages and other products as needed.
- Organize displays and maintain a clean, welcoming and visually appealing retail space.
- Monitor product quality, especially produce, and regularly sort and refresh displays to keep products looking their best.
- Keep produce displays full, abundant and well merchandised throughout the day.
- Recognize when products are no longer sellable and remove or compost them as appropriate.
- Operate the register using the Square point-of-sale system and accurately handle cash and credit card transactions.
- Interact with customers, answer questions and help customers learn about our farm, products and what's currently in season.
- Assist CSA members with their weekly on-farm pickups.
- Monitor inventory and communicate proactively with the Farm Store Manager when products or supplies are running low.
- Help maintain accurate inventory and product information.
- Maintain clean and organized coolers, back-stock and storage areas.
- Complete general cleaning, restocking and light outdoor upkeep as needed.
- Take initiative during slower periods to identify and complete tasks that keep the stand clean, stocked and running smoothly.
Desired Qualities
- Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills.
- Appreciation for agriculture, local food, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Interest in learning about farming, our products and what's in season, and sharing that enthusiasm with customers.
- General food and retail knowledge is preferred.
- Hospitality, culinary, farmers market, agricultural, produce, or customer service experience is a strong plus but not required.
- Comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Reliable and punctual, with consistent transportation to and from the farm.
- Comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a team.
- Proactive and observant, with the ability to see what needs to be done and take action without always being directed.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially around produce quality, cleanliness, merchandising and inventory.
- Good judgment around food quality and an understanding of when a product is or is not sellable.
- Able to anticipate needs and communicate with management before products or supplies run out.
- Experience using a POS system or willingness to learn quickly.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing operation where systems, products and responsibilities may evolve as we transition into the new space.
- Able to remain active throughout the workday and perform physical and repetitive tasks including bending, lifting, carrying and moving up to 40–50 lbs.
- Weekend availability.
