Seasonal Retail Associate; Appleton Farms

Posting Information

• Salary/Hourly Rate: $16-$18
• Hours per week: 8-16 hours on weekends
• Job Classification:
  Nonexempt, Limited Term
• Job Type: Onsite
• Duration:
  May - October
• Location:
  
  Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA

Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. With the change to warmer temperatures, we experience an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture—there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor’s experience special.

The Role: As a Seasonal Retail Associate, you perform the essential function of welcoming all guests to Appleton Farms and selling merchandise in the Farm Store. You are crucial as ambassadors of The Trustees, introducing guests to Farm Store merchandise, directing guests to refreshments and amenities, and sharing the many benefits of membership.

Specifically you’ll:

• Warmly greet all guests, assist guests in making purchases, have full product knowledge of what is carried in the store, act as a general ambassador to the Farm Store and property at large.
• Operate Shopify POS system to sell merchandise/refreshments including proper cash handling.
• Maintain supplies, including but not limited to restocking, labeling and maintaining inventory as needed and alerting the Manager to inventory levels.
• Independently open and close the Farm Store, including starting and closing register sales sessions and reporting sales.
• Upon request, the ability to work during seasonal events and holidays.

• Able to provide respectful, exceptional customer service to all guests with a friendly, courteous, and confident demeanor.
• Able to learn and use POS and Ticketing systems, handle cash, and make credit card sales.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and unexpected situations in a calm manner.
• Team-oriented, with a professional, positive attitude towards all staff, volunteers, and guests.
• Availability to work at least one day each weekend and some evenings and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including summer heat.
• Must be able to work 2-3 days a week, including some weekend days and holidays.

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

• Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
• Reciprocity:
  Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
• Discounts:
  Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found at Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at people.