Farmers Market Assistant

Straus Family Creamery; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Gym subsidies

Product discounts

Job summary

Straus Family Creamery in Petaluma, CA is seeking a full-time Farmer's Market Assistant. You will be the brand ambassador, meeting customers, answering questions, and recommending our premium organic dairy products.

This public-facing role requires a presentable, reliable team player who can work outdoors at market locations on a steady schedule and handle cash and Square POS with care. Prior retail or cash-handling experience is preferred, and a valid California driver’s license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred, especially in markets.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Public-facing role requiring professional demeanor and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Represent Straus at farmers markets as a brand ambassador.
• Answer questions and recommend products to customers.
• Handle cash and operate Square POS accurately.
• Maintain neat product displays and manage stock during shifts.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Tools

Square POS

Job description

ABOUT US:

Straus Family Creamery's Mission is to help sustain family dairy farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties by providing high quality, minimally processed organic dairy products and to support family farming and revitalize rural communities everywhere through advocacy and education.

YOU:

Are looking for full-time* work with an awesome Company and you're an independent and outgoing individual, with a flexible schedule, who loves being outdoors, connecting with folks, slinging premium organic dairy products, and passionate about the environment and sustainability! You feel comfortable meeting new people in unfamiliar situations and readily inspire trust, and you are super organized and attentive to details!

Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Straus is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Straus Family Creamery, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

THE GOOD STUFF/PERKS::

• Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees (32+hrs/week)
• 7 paid holidays per year, PTO, and floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Gym/health club subsidies
• Generous discounts on our dairy products
• Many farmer's market vendors also offer discount on produce and prepared foods during your shifts!

KEY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended periods of standing - up to 6 hours per shift
• Ability to climb and balance is essential
• Ability to see, hear and have full power of speech
• Able to lift, hold and/or carry 40 pounds of product, unassisted
• Ability to work in varying outdoor temperatures, including warm sunny days, extremely hot summer days, or during inclement California falls/winters

Market Locations/Times: (1-2 hours of shift are focused on set up and breakdown)

• Wednesday – Santa Rosa Luther Burbank Center (6:30am – 3:30pm)
• Thursday – Marin Civic Center (6am – 2:45pm)
• Friday - Sonoma (7:00am - 2:30pm)
• Saturday – Santa Rosa Luther Burbank Center (7:00am – 3:00pm)
• Sunday – Marin Civic Center (6:15am – 2:30pm)
• January and February - Wednesday Santa Rosa Market is closed. option to take these days off unpaid or work in the Petaluma warehouse for an 8 hour shift.

SOME OF THE KEY FUNCTIONS FOR THIS ROLE:

• The Farmer's Market Assistant is brand ambassador. You will be expected to be polite, friendly, and eager to make recommendations or answer questions about our product!
• This is a public facing role - great presentation (appropriate attire/grooming) and professional demeanor are required
• Sharp and resourceful. Able to work independently and with no supervision
• Consistently punctual and reliable!

A FEW KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have retail experience (in a farmer's market setting = a plus!)
• Solid basic math, required, for accurate cash handling including counting back change
• Operation of Square POS system (super easy to learn, we will teach you!)
• Minimum of 19 years of age (for insurance purposes), required
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record, required
• Comfortable and confident about driving our big box truck!

Founded in 1994, Straus Family Creamery is a mission-driven, family-owned-and-operated business dedicated to making premium organic dairy products, with minimal processing. The Straus Dairy Farm and Creamery, located in the small town of Marshall on the Northern California Coast, was the first certified organic dairy farm west of the Mississippi River and the first 100% certified organic creamery in the United States.

In addition to the Straus Dairy Farm, Straus Family Creamery buys certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified milk from 11 other organic family farms in Northern California’s Marin and Sonoma Counties. The combination of rich soil, one of the nation’s most diverse grassland systems, and a mild coastal climate create the ideal setting for organic dairy farming. Land stewardship and sustainable farming are deeply rooted principles in certified organic farming practices.