Start Date: March 15th, 2016
Hours of Work: 40 hrs
Type: Seasonal (Mid March-Mid October)
Wage: Commensurate with experience
Forman Farms is a diversified and dynamic farm operation located in Seeley’s Bay, Ontario that provides high quality products through the use of sustainable and innovative practices. With a half acre hydroponic tomato greenhouse, complimented with larger field vegetable productions, the Forman Farms Greenhouse supplies local restaurants and grocery stores with fresh, seasonal harvests. In addition, the greenhouse has recently expanded to include a Farmer’s Market stand and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture – weekly food box) program.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate for this position will coordinate our fast growing CSA program as well as Kingston Farmer’s Market Stand. More specifically responsibilities include:
Working with the Greenhouse Manager to maintain vegetable crop production
Establish weekly box contents and Feature of the Weeks for CSA’s
Coordinate regular “pick lists” for the three market days/wk and weekly CSA’s
Organize CSA pickups , drop off locations, and deliveries
Maintain excellent customer service skills, including through the use of social media sites
Work with the Marketeer to develop successful marketing strategies and booth layout through out the Farmer’s Market season.
Aid Marketeer with morning and evening booth set up and take down
Provide quality control on all produce going to the market and CSA
Qualifications
Minimum 1 – 3 years experience in vegetable crop production
Experience with or strong knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies
Experience with or strong knowledge of CSA and Farmer’s Markets
Ability to handle fast paced work environment and willing to work in inclement weather
Strong marketing and computer skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organization skills and time management
Ability to operate a tractor considered an asset
Application Deadline: As soon as successful candidate is found, or December 15th, 2015
How to apply:
Email or mail resume and cover letter to:
info@formanfarms.ca
4040 Brewers Mills Rd
Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0