Siena Farms' Retail Assistant

We are seeking hardworking, high-energy, positive individuals who are
motivated by a career interest in food and sustainable agriculture to join our
team. Siena Farms Retail Assistants will be core team members of the year-
round retail staff for our 75-acre vegetable farm. Retail Assistants will work
closely with the managers and other members of the Siena Farms team to help
professionally operate and grow retail sales at Siena Farms South End (106
Waltham St., Boston), Siena Farms @ Boston Public Market, and the Copley
Square Farmers’ Market in Boston.

Retail Assistants, like all of our employees, will be held to high standards
for organization, communication, positive attitude, respect and kindness for
coworkers, work quality, and professional work ethic and schedule. A
background in retail sales or customer service is required, as well as
experience with, and passion for, farming and/or cooking.

The retail assistant position is a full-time, year-round position. Hours
average 40 hours per week, spread over 4 or 5 shifts per week. Weekend
availability is required. Compensation includes hourly wage, farm veggies, and
employee discounts at our own retail outlets as well as Oleana, Sofra, and
Sarma.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly and informed customer service
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge and be able to recommend products based on customer needs and desires
• Perform daily retail sales using point-of-sale system
• Follow all opening and end-of-day systems and protocols
• Help maintain product display, product pricing and labeling
• Maintain accurate invoices for chefs and other wholesale customers
• CSA promotion and sales to members and potential members visiting our retail sites
• Training of Siena Farms apprentices and farm crew into some or all of these daily retail activities
• Uphold a clean, safe, organized, and beautiful working environment for customers and co-workers

To Apply

Please email a letter of interest and a resumé to jobs@sienafarms.com. We look
forward to hearing from you!