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The Trustees of Reservations seeks a Retail Associate for Powisset Farm Store in Dover, MA. This part-time, year-round position includes managing customer interactions, inventory control, and promoting local products. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with experience in retail and a passion for sustainable agriculture.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households.We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.
Posting Information:
Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $18.00
Hours per week: 15-25 hours per week, weekends required
Job Classification: Part-time, year-round
Job Type: Onsite
Location: Powisset Farm, Dover, MA
The Role:
The Retail Associate position at the Powisset Farm Store in Dover, MA reports to the Retail Store Manager and the Regional Vice President. In this role, you will perform daily operations including creating a welcoming and inviting environment while promoting Trustees vegetables, meat and value-added products, as well as a carefully curated collection of other regional, sustainable, and/or LGBTQ+/BIPOC/Women-owned companies and their products.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for: food/cooking; sustainable agriculture/local farming; and community relations/supporting small, local businesses. You model excellence in customer service and have experience contributing to engaging marketing and social media campaigns, with a general knowledge of online marketplaces and the ability to learn new computer systems. This position is highly independent and requires someone who is a self-starter. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of one year’s work experience. Candidate must be able to lift 40lbs consistently & stand for extended periods of time (at least 6 hours).
The Retail Associate must be available some weekdays, as well as availability on Saturdays & Sundays. The opportunity is year-round, although the store has reduced hours from January through March.
Specifically, you’ll:
This is a part-time, limited term, nonexempt position working 15-25 hours per week reporting directly to the Farm Store Retail Manager.
What You’ll Need:
Skills and Experience:
Eligibility Criteria:
Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.
Questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org
Your Benefits:
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here:Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org.