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SMITHEREEN FARM

JOB DESCRIPTIONFARMSTORE MANAGER

Position Title: Farmstore Manager

Location: In person, on-site at Smithereen Farms premises in Pembroke, Maine

Reports to: General Manager

Job Category: Regular Full-Time Employee (40 hours/week)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employment Dates: April 13 - October 17, 2026

Pay: \$24 per hour

Benefits: Six days PTO, including sick and personal,

OVERVIEW

Smithereen Farm operates a seasonal farm store in Pembroke, ME from May to October. We

carry a wide variety of local, organic products including meats, cheeses, fish, berries, fresh

produce, and baked goods, in addition to staples, specialty foods, and housewares. This

season, we intend to also offer hot and cold prepared foods in a grab-n-go format. We seek a

responsible, mature manager to run the daily operations of the store, including online orders,

for the 2026 season.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Store Operations & Sales Management

? Execute sales and merchandising plan.

? Add and maintain all products and inventory in Square and WooCommerce.

? Maintain and update vendor spreadsheets; onboard new vendors as appropriate.

? Coordinate product restocking including order placement, vendor communication, and

local pick up when necessary.

? Ensure vegetables and perishable products are well maintained and in good condition.

? Coordinate with Commercial Kitchen Manager to stock farm store with value added and

takeaway products.

? Oversee staff reporting of cash sales.

? Deposit cash and checks into the farms bank account.

? Enter vegetable sales data into the MOFGA reporting template clipboard.

Online, Wholesale & Special Program Sales

? Pack and ship online and wholesale orders.

? Create and manage customer journey emails to increase online sales.

? Manage reporting requirements for WIC and Senior FarmShare programs.

? Prepare monthly sales reports and make recommendations to the core team for

improvement.

Customer Experience & Communications

? Manage all customer communications related to the farmstore and online orders.

? Ensure customers are greeted warmly and oriented to the farmstore, products, and

pricing.

? Manage inventory levels of brochures, maps, and visitor information materials.

? Help orient customers to local food and local economy opportunities.

? Provide support and information to HIPCampers, tourists, and other visitors to the

Smithereen Farm campus.

Staff Supervision & Scheduling

? Hire, train, schedule, and manage Farmstore Cashiers.

? Oversee staff responsibilities including:

? Greeting customers and running the cash register.

? Opening and closing the store following established procedures.

? Counting and tracking all customers who enter the store.

? Taking out trash and recycling.

? Maintaining cleanliness of the farmstore, parlor, and public areas.

? Cleaning shelves, products, and store surfaces.

? Ensure adequate staffing coverage during peak hours, events, and weekends.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

? Prior management experience in sales, retail, or merchandising.

? Strong verbal and written communication skills.

? Proficiency in Google Workspace tools including Google Sheets.

? Hands-on approach to managing cleaning, maintenance, and hosting duties as part of

daily operations.

? Ability to learn and use WooCommerce, Pirateship, Square Administration, and similar

tools.

? Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage interruptions.

? Interest in sustainability, community engagement, and promoting local agriculture.

? Must possess a current drivers license.

? Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

? Physicallyactive role involving standing, lifting, repetitive tasks, and temperature

variation.

? Fast-paced during peak busy periods.

? Schedule will include weekends based on farmstore scheduling needs.

ABOUT SMITHEREEN FARM

Smithereen Farm is a certified organic farm located in Pembroke, Maine. Were building an

abundant, dynamic, and multi-faceted agroforestry operation, producing healthy food for

Washington County and beyond. For more information, visit smithereenfarm.com.

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GREENHORNS

Smithereen Farm regularly hosts workshops and other events on its premises in collaboration

with Greenhorns, a nonprofit devoted to reforming our agricultural

Smithereen Farm

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