Seasonal Retail Associate (Appleton Farms)

What You'll Do

• Your Impact: Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places.
• The Role: As a Seasonal Retail Associate, you perform the essential function of welcoming all guests to Appleton Farms and selling merchandise in the Farm Store.
• You are crucial as ambassadors of The Trustees, introducing guests to Farm Store merchandise, directing guests to refreshments and amenities, and sharing the many benefits of membership.
• The ideal candidate will model excellence in customer service and possess a passion for food and cooking; sustainable agriculture and local farming.
• You have experience contributing to a team and the ability to function independently.
• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Specifically, you'll:
• Warmly greet all guests, assist guests in making purchases, have full product knowledge of what is carried in the store, act as a general ambassador to the Farm Store and property at large.
• Operate Shopify POS system to sell merchandise/refreshments including proper cash handling. Maintain supplies. This includes but is not limited to restocking, labeling and maintaining inventory as needed and alerting the Manager as to inventory levels.
• Independently open and close the Farm Store, including starting and closing register sales sessions and reporting sales.
• Upon request, the ability to work during seasonal events and holidays.

Requirements

• Skills and Experience: Able to provide respectful, exceptional customer service to all guests with a friendly, courteous, and confident demeanor. Able to learn and use POS and Ticketing systems, handle cash, and make credit card sales. Able to handle multiple tasks and unexpected situations in a calm manner. Team-oriented, with a professional, positive attitude towards all staff, volunteers, and guests.
• Availability to work at least one day each weekend and some evenings and holidays. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including summer heat. Must be able to work 2-3 days a week, including some weekend days and holidays.
• Eligibility Criteria: Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment. A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.