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MorningStar Woollen in Port Alberni, BC is seeking a head of sales and marketing!
ABOUT MorningStar Woollen
MorningStar Woollen is a regenerative sheep and flower farm and design studio located in the Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. We raise a small flock of Bluefaced Leicester sheep and produce wool, yarn, knitwear, and naturally dyed textiles alongside seasonal and dried florals, dye plants, and farm-grown botanical goods.
This position is focused primarily but not exclusively on our flower production.
The farm is a regenerative mixed operation where pasture, perennial plantings, and cultivated flower and dye beds come together in a working landscape focused on soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. The physical setting includes grazing fields, production gardens, a small studio workspace, and areas for harvest, processing, and workshop preparation.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- I’m looking for someone who loves sales — like genuinely enjoys talking to customers, making the ask, closing the loop, and feeling proud when the farm is abundant because of it. You see it as an opportunity for service and connection.
- You have a high ownership mindset. you don’t wait to be told what to do every day. you notice what’s low in inventory, what’s selling, what needs a post, what market prep is missing — and we huddle up to discuss and you handle it:)
- You are organized and systems-oriented,I need someone who can track product flow, follow through on launches, and keep inventory from becoming chaos.
- You are definitely physically capable and seasonally steady. Farm work is real: weeding, harvesting, bouquet-making, sheep checks. I want someone who can move between a spreadsheet and muddy boots without complaining.
- You are a strong communicator with warmth — someone who can steward customer relationships, represent the brand at markets, and write in a voice that feels aligned with MorningStar.
- You are brand-respectful, not brand-reinventing. able to implement beautiful, consistent marketing using existing visuals and tools, without trying to redesign everything.
- You care about regenerative agriculture, reducing waste, creating beauty in harmony with nature — and want your work to mean something beyond just selling stuff.
- And finally, you are both creative and practical: able to tell the story, but also pack the van, price the products, and crank bouquets when it’s go-time.
POSITION TASKS
- Sales & Marketing – 45%
- Lead sales strategy across markets, online, and direct-to-customer channels, bringing energy and a love of connecting with customers
- Manage inventory tracking, product flow, and sales reporting
- Support pricing, product launches, and seasonal offerings
- Oversee marketing initiatives, including newsletters, social media, and promotions
- Maintain brand alignment across all customer touchpoints
- Support market preparation and post-market follow-up
- Farm & Production Support – 55%
- Weeding & Planting – 15%
- Assist with seasonal planting, bed preparation, and ongoing field maintenance
- Harvesting – 15%
- Harvest flowers, dye plants, and farm materials with care and attention to quality
- Design & Production Support – 15%
- Support floral and product production, including high-volume bouquet making, workshop and market preparation, and general studio organization. Focus on efficiently preparing beautiful, consistent products during peak seasons.
- Livestock Care – 8%
- Assist with daily sheep care, feeding, checks, and general husbandry
- Event Support – 2%
- Support on-farm workshops, markets, and community events as needed
POSITION DETAILS
Term: The Start date is between April 1- May 1 latest.
The position is seasonal two days/ week to start. End date is either end of season – or it could lead to permanent year round work.
The position will grow with the farm and eventually could be full time.
Hours per week: Minimum 2 days.
Wage: $23/hour base wage + sales commission
Performance-based commission tied to sales targets. When sales goals are met, total compensation is expected to average approximately $30/hour
Commission details will be co-developed during onboarding and refined throughout the season as sales channels and targets are established
TO APPLY
Please send resume and tell us what about this role is most exciting to you in the cover letter to Star@morningstarwoollen.com.
Deadline to apply: May 1
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 MorningStar Woollen
Website: www.morningstarwoollen.com
Facebook: @morningstarwoollen
Instagram: @morningstarwoollen