Valley Green Feast Collective is looking for a new part-time worker owner to join our cooperative. VGF delivers fresh, local, and organic food to homes around the Pioneer Valley in an effort to support local agriculture and make healthy food more accessible in our community. We strive to create a just, equitable work environment that fosters growth, learning and collaboration. To learn more about the business visit www.valleygreenfeast.com.
We are looking for someone who is available to work 10 – 15 hours per week including the Friday delivery shift every week, and to specialize in marketing and outreach.
Compensation is currently $8.00/hr plus surplus produce and wholesale value on local products.
Tasks primarily include picking up local products, packing boxes, delivering boxes in personal vehicle up to 150 miles per week, conducting marketing and outreach, frequent communication with other worker owners, attending bimonthly meetings.
This position starts August 1st, 2010. From the initial start date there is a 10 week apprenticeship process to ensure a good fit with the business. After this time apprentices may “buy in” with cash or sweat equity to become a full collective owner of this business.
Qualifications: -Interest in and enthusiasm about local food and agriculture -Ability to communicate well with others and a commitment to working in a collectively owned and run business -Well organized, reliable, good attention to detail -Driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable car for weekly use in deliveries -Clean Driving Record -Availability on Fridays for a shift up to 10 hours -Schedule Flexibility -Regular internet access and computer literacy -Self directed and energetic
Preferred: -Marketing experience -Knowledge of local farms, farmers and farm products -Knowledge of business and collectives -Interest in Social Justice and Sustainability -Web programming skills
To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to greenfeast@gmail.com (no phone calls). Please also include a proposal for how you would like to work to spread the word about the business and attract more customers.
