Carnation Farms (CF), a historically significant agricultural asset of the Snoqualmie Valley of King County, Washington, has embarked on an evolution of its 100-plus year role, purpose and mission in the broader Pacific Northwest farm and food communities. The board, staff, and family members of this nonprofit organization have embraced a transformation, focusing on healthy, regenerative food systems as its purpose and regenerative practices throughout its farming, culinary and educational activities.

The Marketing Manager will be instrumental in this evolution and a key contributor to the leadership team. The Marketing Manager will be responsible for all aspects of brand and marketing including brand management, communications, social media, and website. 

Farmstand Manager

$25 to $31 Hour

Reports to: Director, Culinary Operations and Education

Carnation Farms is a community-based hub for regenerative food & agriculture that educates and empowers the work of culinary, food and farm professionals. We aspire to help create a thriving regional food system connecting farmers & culinary professionals around shared values of regenerative food, health & equity.

Job Description

The Farm Stand Manager is responsible for cultivating a positive image for Carnation Farms by using the Farm Stand to educate the public about the wide range of Farm programs, as well as our history, mission, and values. This position is ideal for a dynamic person deeply committed to helping educate the public about local food and agriculture systems as well as opportunities for supporting farmers in Washington and beyond who share our passion for regenerative farming practices. This position requires an individual who is well organized, has strong communication skills, has experience in retail sales and customer service, and is enthusiastic about local food and farming systems. This person must be highly flexible and adaptable in our dynamic environment, yet able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with little supervision.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Oversee all Farm Stand operations, including managing vendor relationships, coordinating with Carnation Farms staff for produce, ordering and inventory, general cash management and daily reconciliation
Manage Farm Stand staff, including staff hiring and training, creating schedules and maintaining staffing appropriate to Stand volume and programming needs
Monitor and ensure excellent customer service by all Farm Stand employees
Create attractive merchandizing, including layout and display
Actively seek local vendors to partner with for produce and merchandise, focusing on those that align with Carnation Farms vision and mission
Monitor inventory to assure freshness and excellent presentation of products and prepare daily inventory reports
Coordinate merchandising of Carnation Farms produce and Culinary products with internal partners
Work closely with Farm Financial Controller and Culinary Director to provide accurate and timely data on sales, costs, inventory, and other related income and expense, and manage Farm Stand payroll and operations on budget
Troubleshoot computer point-of-sale systems and be able to work with spreadsheets, databases, word processing and desktop publishing programs
Ensure a clean, safe and well-maintained facility
Work with Director of Culinary Operations to develop overall Farm Stand goals and strategic plans for future growth
Participate in Carnation Farms staff meetings, as well as Culinary department daily huddles
Other related duties as needed to support the stand operations
Track appropriate sales and customer data to support stand operations and provide feedback to Farm Staff on product quality and public appeal
Provide enthusiastic representation to the public of the full range of the Carnation Farms programs, events, and educational offerings
Develop innovative, effective, and low-cost marketing approaches to support overall sales, market specific products, address weather and day-of-week effects and increase customer retention
Work hours may include nights, weekends and holidays
Required Qualifications:

At least 3 years of retail management experience required
2 years of retail experience in a farm stand or other related context, including familiarity with inventory control and management, handling and merchandising fresh produce, point-of-sale equipment, and operations
Experience using Square strongly preferred
Strong interest in and knowledge of local food systems and issues
Strong communication skills including the ability to provide excellent customer service, tactfully address customer complaints; and train, manage, and motivate employees
Positive, motivated and creative attitude, strong work ethic, reliable
Organized person who is able to create and implement systems for improved efficiency and communication
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; must be able to stand or walk on both hard surfaces as well as uneven ground in farm fields
Ability to use computer spreadsheets, word processing systems and electronic communications
Knowledge of overall farm and business operations and the ability to assess future farm stand needs
Must be willing to maintain flexibility to work any shift, holidays, special events, and to address emergency coverage situations
Must enjoy working in a busy environment and be able to juggle many tasks
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds
Limited travel regionally may be required to meet vendors or represent Carnation Farms at meetings
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

Valid driver’s license with the ability to qualify for our insurance
Food Handler permit
MAST alcohol server permit
The expected compensation range for the Farm Stand Manager position is $25 to $31 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.

This position is full-time and requires willingness to maintain flexibility to work any shift, including holidays, special events, and the ability to respond emergency coverage situations.

Carnation Farms offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees. It includes, but is not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and dependents
Disability and Life Insurance options
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) matching
Cell Phone Stipend
Staff discount on Carnation Farms products
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities

Job Posted 110/18/2024