Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong, British Columbia is seeking a Regenerative Farm Sales Manager!
ABOUT Fresh Valley Farms
Fresh Valley Farms is a fourth generation regenerative organic farm in Armstrong, BC stewarding over 360 acres of pasture and forest while rotationally grazing cattle, pigs, chickens, and layers. The farm is Certified Organic through the North Okanagan Organic Association (Cert#04-346), and has been a land steward with the Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society since 2023, prioritizing biodiversity in everything that is done on the farm. We prioritize animal welfare, ensuring that livestock are able to exhibit their natural behaviour; rooting, scratching, pecking, and grazing. Currently the farm operates an on-farm poultry abattoir, and a meat cut and wrap shop, cutting and wrapping all of the meat produced on the farm for direct sales to over 3000 customers across the Okanagan Valley. Sales are nearly exclusively through the webstore, and distribution happens through a combination of pick up locations and delivery routes, with one small farmers’ market. Farmers Steve and Annelise are actively involved in improving agricultural and environmental and food policy in order to create a more resilient food system throughout our region and province. To this end the farm frequently hosts educational workshops for other farmers, and prioritizes innovation, new beneficial management practices, and constant learning. Steve and Annelise both volunteer in a variety of capacities locally and provincially.
Our farm has been constantly evolving and improving since Steve started his own farm business in 2012, 13 years ago. We have been fully Certified Organic for the past five years, with an emphasis on regenerative practices that support high animal welfare, and result in nutrient dense food for our community. On our farm we value the environment and natural world we farm in, the amazing team that enables us to farm the way we do, and the customers who have continued to support us throughout the years. We are lucky to have the support of our farming family, and many engaged peers whom we can learn from, and collaborate with.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for someone who:
- is inspired by regenerative agriculture,
- wants to provide excellent food and/or work towards resilient local food systems
- is a self-starter who can work well on their own, and who takes pride in their work
- follows processes systematically and is well organized
- is an excellent communicator – both verbal and written
- has some proficiency with computers (managing emails, spreadsheets, basic website updating)
Our ideal candidate has
- a good work ethic,
- some customer service or sales experience,
- a valid BC driver’s license, and
- an ability to lift 50 to 60 lbs.
If you are interested and feel you could do the job well then please apply as we can provide onsite training in place where you feel less comfortable.
POSITION TASKS
Sales:
- Packing orders (in and out of the walk-in freezer)
- Managing and updating inventory
- In-person sales and distribution
- Farmers’ market – setting up, running the booth independently, packing up
- Expanding on-farm pick-up
- Doing off-farm pick-ups (Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon etc)
- Providing customer service: in-person, by phone and by email
- Digital marketing; posting on social media
- Potential newsletter writing
Financial:
- Reconciling invoices
- Balancing cashbox
- Sending out payment reminders
Work Space and on the Farm:
- Organizing and maintaining cleanliness in the packing house
- On-farm event coordination: farm sales days and farm tour days
- Assist in processing and packaging of poultry on occasion
- Washing/packing eggs
POSITION DETAILS
Term: The start date for this position is April 1st, or the position will remain posted until the position is filled. This is an ongoing, year-round, permanent position
Hours per week: 30 to 35 hours per week with the option of more work if the employee is motivated and shows they are capable of expanded responsibilities.
Wage: $20-$21 wage will be reflective of existing experience and the skills the employee brings to the job. Fresh Valley Farms regularly reviews wages and offers increases commensurate with performance.
TO APPLY
Please write a few sentences about why you are interested in working with Fresh Valley Farms, attach a resume demonstrating relevant experience (jobs and volunteer positions) as well as two references with phone numbers to info@freshvalleyfarms.ca
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Fresh Valley Farms
Website: www.freshvalleyfarms.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshvalleyfarms/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshvalleyfarms/
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