The Wardensville Garden Market is one of our social enterprises providing real-life learning experiences for Appalachian youth. At our Market, we not only provide learning opportunities, we provide an extraordinary customer experience. We are seeking a full-time Market Crew Member to provide operations support to our vibrant and thriving market.

This position reports to the Market Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional customer service, including preparing and serving hot or cold beverages and our award winning baked goods.
• Conduct register transactions with accuracy.
• Clean and maintain the Market equipment and space; stock, arrange, price, and handle products.
• Must pass WV Food Handlers training and certification after hire
• This position requires evening, holiday and weekend availability

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Most positions at FWW require:

• Being 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license
• Ability to regularly lift 40+ lbs and ability to stand for long periods of time
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Retail experience is preferred but not required

EXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE

Our market is open Thursday through Monday, the bulk of shifts will take place during those days. We currently operate with staffing between 8am and 7pm, which is subject to change.

We are open weekend, and most major holidays.

For full-time roles:

This position is expected to work 40 hours a week, five days a week. Having availability on evenings, holidays, and weekends is required.

For part-time roles:

This role is expected to work 12-24 hours a week. Having availability on evenings, holidays, and weekends is required.

COMPENSATION

For part-time roles:

This position is classified as non-exempt with an hourly rate starting at $15.00/hr. In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits for part-time employees:

• Discount on items in the market
• Paid training and scholarship opportunities

For full-time roles:

This position is classified as non-exempt with an hourly rate starting at $15.00/hr. In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits for regular, full-time employees:

• Generous paid time off structure
• Bereavement leave
• Employer-paid medical and life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Discount on items in the market
• Paid training and scholarship opportunities

ABOUT FARMS WORK WONDERS

Farms Work Wonders is a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to ignite the spark of curiosity in Appalachian youth so they see themselves and their future in new and exciting ways. We create living classrooms to provide real-life learning experiences and generate proceeds that are 100% reinvested back into the local community. In 2016, Farms Work Wonders started with the Wardensville Garden Market project—an organic farm and farm stand. Since opening, our enterprises have expanded to include a market, bakery, glass blowing studio, and restaurant (expected to open Summer 2023) that have currently created over 100 local, good-paying jobs with many held by local high school students.

Farms Work Wonders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.