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JBG ORGANIC IS HIRING: OFFICE ASSISTANT
05/19/16 — Farm
Daniel hard at work! Photo by Scott David Gordon
Position Title: Office Assistant
Location: Hergotz Lane / River Road
Department: Administration Reports To: Farmer; Operations Manager Supervises: n/a
Position Summary:
JBG Organic is seeking a part-time office assistant for the daily farm operations. Qualified applicants should be detail-oriented, flexible, and willing to take on a wide variety of tasks. They will work closely with both the Farmer and other farm members to ensure proper completion and streamlining of necessary responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Assisting Farmer with the management of email and schedule, in both professional and personal realms, including travel arrangements. This includes filtering emails.
- Assisting Farmer with prioritization of tasks and with writing letters, emails, and other correspondence or publications
- Assisting Farmers Market Packing Manager with input of market numbers into spreadsheet and database each week and stocking of merchandise in market bins on a weekly basis
- Assist CSA program in management of customer service system and other tasks
- Coordinating task list for Vehicle Maintenance & Service Technician, and identifying priorities with guidance from Farmer and Operations Manager
- Coordinating with Vehicle Maintenance & Service Technician for purchase & acquisition of parts and supplies, including
- Communicate with Farm Administrator to streamline processes between two farm locations and assist with Human Resources responsibilities such as hiring and onboarding
- Assist with answering phones, running deliveries, and other miscellaneous tasks designated by Farmer, Operations Manager, and other administrative staff
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills
- Strong writing skills
- Flexible personality
- Willing to work at either the Hergotz or River Road location depending on daily tasks
- Reliable transportation
- Capable of self-starting, using independent judgement to achieve greatest levels of efficiency
- Prior administrative and/or farm experience
- Experience in conflict mediation
- Ability to repeatedly lift 30 lbs
- Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and squat
- Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation is dependent on experience. Expected salary range is $13 / hour. Paid bi-weekly. Permanent employees are eligible for Individual Health Plan benefits.
Directions for Applying:
Please send an email to jobs@jbgorganic.com with the following format. Following specific directions is the first way to impress us!
- Subject Line should read “[Job Title]: [First Initial]_[Last Name]” … For example, “Planting Crew Coordinator: J_Smith”
- Email body should be short & sweet - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information.
- Attach three documents to your email, ensuring that their file names are clear: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) List containing contact information of two professional references
The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance. JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.
