EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

at von Trapp Farmstead


Farm Store Manager

Now Hiring. Starting salary $25/hr.


Who we are: We are a small team of 11 passionate about food, farming, and delicious cheese. Working with us means having a team to bounce ideas off of, being in a space where questions and curiosity are welcome, and having your ideas heard. Our size means we prioritize teamwork and encourage everyone to have ownership over their responsibilities. Within our small team everyone has the ability to innovate. 

Who you are: As the Farm Store manager you are a connection to the community. You should have a passion for customer experience, the ability to work independently, an openness for collaboration, and an eye for detail. Many tasks require you to be comfortable with computers. Customer experience is the next frontier of our business growth. Managing the farm store is an exciting opportunity to contribute firsthand to business development. The role of the Farm Store Manager is to manage purchasing, inventory, merchandising, and events while growing sales in the farm store and online. Candidates with a proven track record of building sales and management experience will be prioritized.

Job duties include: 

  • Purchasing and procurement

  • Inventory management

  • Pricing

  • Merchandising

  • Customer Service 

  • Cutting and wrapping cheese for the store

  • Managing raw milk CSA program 

  • Managing outside CSA logistics

  • Implementing events to generate revenue 

  • Managing Farmers Market Logistics 

  • Working at least 3 days a week in the store 

  • Cleaning the farm store and adjacent areas  

  • Managing online sales of gift boxes 

  • Record Keeping 

  • Participating in Food Safety Systems 

  • Managing Licenses 

Classification: This position is full time (32 hours +). Candidates must be 18+, able to lift 50+ pounds, and willing to work weekends and some holidays. von Trapp Farmstead is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits Include: PTO, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan with company matching, free weekly cheese/yogurt, free weekly raw milk, farm store discount, in-house cheese education, and fresh mountain air. 

To Apply:
Happy to hear from you! Please email info@vontrappfarmstead.com with a resume and briefly answer the following questions:

What is your customer service philosophy?

What is a skill you are confident you are good at? Show it off!

What makes you excited about this position?

What is your favorite cheese?