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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
