Farm Assistant / Retail Support Team

About the Role:

Weatherlow Farms seeks a reliable individual looking for an engaging farm experience in beautiful southcoast Massachusetts. The position requires hard work, enthusiasm, and discretionary decision making. This dynamic support role is multi-faceted and contributes to many aspects of the farm's different businesses units.

Store Responsibilities:

• Pack, invoice and stock store with weekly orders

• Maintain store stock levels

• Wash, sort and package eggs (seasonal)

• Provide back-up to retail manager as needed (coverage, inventory, etc.)

Kitchen Responsibilities:

• Assist with packaging and labeling

• Transport weekly kitchen offerings to store prior to opening

• Pull product / defrost as needed

• Advise on low inventory for packaging (clam shells, dog food, etc.)

• Advise on low inventory for “always in stock” items

Wholesale Responsibilities:

• Pack, Invoice, Deliver wholesale orders

• Maintain relationships with vendors

Freezer/Cold Storage:

• Maintain highly organized and efficient on-farm walk-in freezer

• Product pick up from packing facility

• Delivery & organization of product and pallets at off-site cold storage facility

Florals:

• Weekly deliveries to wholesale clients.

Other:

• Provide occasional back-up care for livestock and dogs

• Egg collection, feeding/watering of hens, dog feeding/walking, cleaning, etc.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for working on a farm and promoting local products

• Love of good food and beautiful flowers

• Self-starter with a serious work ethic, able to work independently

• Clean driving record

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs and work in cold environment (walk in freezer)

Compensation:

• Starting @ $18/hr

Hours:

• 20-30 hours a week (flexible date & times)

• Potential for full time employment for qualified applicants

About Weatherlow Farms:

Weatherlow Farms raises the highest quality grass-fed beef, lamb, chevon, pastured pork and poultry in the seaside town of Westport, MA.  We grow a curated selection of flowers and foliage for weddings and special events. All is cared for employing environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices which focus on the special relationship between land, animal and food. We host farm events throughout the year, including farm-to-table dinners, workshops, weddings, as well as private dinners and cocktail parties. 

Please send a cover letter and resume to hello@weatherlowfarms.com