Bees N Blooms is seeking two Seasonal Event and Retail Assistants to help with the farm’s annual Lavender Daze celebration and other farm events at our CCOF-Certified Organic farm in southeast Santa Rosa. The Lavender Labyrinth and Flower Gardens are the center of activities at the farm, and we also open the farm to the public and host events such as retreats, weddings, picnics, parties, and more. We are looking for someone who loves interacting with people to handle retail sales at the farm stand, event setup, and guest check-in. Facility with an iPhone for rapid check-in of guests, ability to work our open-farm days (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 9-5), and ability to lift 30 lbs are essential for these positions. Specifically, the work involves running the farm stand, setting up and maintaining the Pavilion area during open-farm days (weekends) and for special events (as needed), checking in guests as they arrive, assisting with the preparation of farm products for sale (lavender, plants, eggs, and honey). The position is minimum three days per week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 8 hours per day, starting in early to mid-May and continuing through mid-July at least, with potential for continuing work.
Responsibilities
The Seasonal Event and Retail Assistant will be involved with running the farm stand, event setup and guest management, as well as assisting with farm stand product preparation. Specific responsibilities include:
- Being available to work on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM, from May 10 through July 14.
- Run the farm stand, assisting customers with checkout, re-stocking merchandise, and keeping the area
clean. - Assist in the preparation of farm products for sale (lavender, vegetables, plants, eggs, honey, bath and
body-care products). - Set up the Pavilion tables, tablecloths, chairs, and umbrellas and rearrange as necessary for events.
- Keep Pavilion area clean, including cleaning hand-washing station, hosing out portable toilets, and
emptying recycling and waste cans - Greet patrons as they enter the property, check them in on the Square app, and direct them to parking
- Be familiar with the farm map and answer visitor questions about logistics (bathrooms, farm stand, etc.)
- Interact graciously with customers.
- Assist with event preparations, as needed.
Qualifications
- Ability to interface well with the public and enjoy interactions with customers and farm guests.
- Excellent ability to use an iPhone quickly is an absolute requirement. No exceptions.
- Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude.
- Self-motivated, taking initiative to recognize and implement tasks that need to be done.
- Able to maintain a lively pace of work each day.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting.
- Ability to lift loads of up to 30 lbs .
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have a work visa.
- Previous retail or hospitality experience is a plus.
- Must speak English well. Spanish language is a plus.
Compensation: The Seasonal Farm Stand Sales Assistant is an hourly, non-exempt position, part-time (approximately 24 hours per week) starting in early to mid-May and continuing through mid-July, with potential for continuing work. Pay rate is $16-18 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Anticipated start date: Early to mid-May
To apply: Please send the following by email to admin@beesnblooms.com:
- Your resume.
- A cover letter or email describing your previous work experience and your interest in this specific position, and
- The names and contact information for two references familiar with your work, preferably someone who has been your supervisor.
If a good fit seems possible, we will ask you for a phone interview, followed by a visit to the Bees N Blooms farm. To ensure your application will be fully considered, please submit your application by April 24, 2024. Late applications will be considered if an appropriate candidate has not yet been found.
Website: https://www.beesnblooms.com
Equal Opportunity Employer: Bees N Blooms is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law.