*About us*
Featherstone Farm is a 250 acre certified organic farm located in the bluff country in and around Rushford, Minnesota.
The farm produces around 70 varieties of fresh market fruits and vegetables for distribution to local co-ops, restaurants and grocers, wholesalers and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members throughout the region.
We offer Summer Share CSA, and Winter Share CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) for subscribers to participate in across the Twin Cities Area, Rochester, La Crosse and Winona.
Job Summary
Featherstone Farm is seeking a creative, energetic, and organized individual to serve as the full-time Marketing, Communications, and CSA Manager for the farm.
This person will be responsible for all aspects of the farm’s outreach and marketing work, including public communications, proactive outreach to new members and customers, and online and social media presence.
They will also coordinate all aspects of the CSA Farm Share program, including day to day program management, communication with members, customer service, member recruitment, and member events on the farm and in local and regional markets.
The position is based on the farm in Rushford, MN.
Remote work is not possible, although hybrid options might be available.
This is an opportunity to work for a local organic vegetable farm that is committed to building a more just and sustainable food system.
The work will be both practical/pragmatic (customer service, weekly communications, etc.
) and also creative and visionary (creating interactive experiences for CSA members, generating social media content, designing CSA programming to connect members with their farmers).
Farming–especially organic vegetable farming–is a values-based vocation that builds strong communities; this role will highlight and share this message with many different people, customers, and business partners in SE MN, SW WI, and the Twin Cities metro.
Responsibilities
There is significant opportunity for the role to be creative, proactive, and to think outside the box.
This role will work closely with the overall management team at Featherstone.
Marketing and Communications
Create and execute seasonal marketing plans for the Farm Share program
Design communication strategies to enhance the Featherstone brand across local and regional markets
Oversee the farm’s social media presence
Generate daily and weekly content for Instagram and Facebook
Interface with other farms and food system entities across platforms
Work with Featherstone leadership team on comprehensive outreach strategy
Seek media opportunities for Featherstone Farm to highlight the values of sustainability, organic farming, and fair labor practices
CSA Program
Serve as the face of the CSA program for all farm share members
Communicate with and provide customer service for all members by responding to emails, calls, and other outreach
Work with the management team to expand CSA offerings in local and metro markets
Plan and execute three or more member events on the farm and in other locations each calendar year
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A successful applicant will be:
A strong writer and clear communicator
An independent thinker who is excited about translating good ideas into action
Fluent in online communications including social media platforms and online advertising
Collaborative and creative in their thinking and interactions with team members
Organized and timely when initiating projects and communicating with CSA members
Committed to the role of proactive outreach across multiple channels in expanding Featherstone Farm’s customer base
Dedicated to the values of environmental sustainability, fair labor practices, strong rural communities, and a just and vital local food system
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Rushford, MN 55971: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
* Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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