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Body Farm Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Claims Appraiser - Auto Estimatics

Portland, OR · On-site

$63K - $82K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... with body shops and customers. This position is located in Portland, OR. Competitive candidates ... State Farm recently implemented new pre-employment assessments. Candidates that have previously ...

Claims Appraiser - Auto Estimatics

Portland, OR

$63K - $82K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... with body shops and customers. This position is located in Portland, OR. Competitive candidates ... State Farm recently implemented new pre-employment assessments. Candidates that have previously ...

PT Farmers Market Sales Associate

Portland, OR · On-site

$43K - $58K/yr

... Body) Experience: 2+ years of experience in retail sales, farmers markets, hospitality, or similar Work Location: The person in this role will be working directly from the farmers markets in the ...

Market Garden Pack Shed Lead

Carlton, OR · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description ABOUT TABULA RASA FARMS Tabula Rasa Farms is a 440 acre, diversified, regenerative farm ... Pub, Grounded Body) Wages: $18-20/hr HABLAMOS ESPANOL, COMUNIQUESE PARA OBTENER INFORMACION ...

Staff Attorney

Portland, OR · On-site

$77 - $113/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our groundbreaking legal cases that protect pollinators, farmworkers, and farming communities, and the earth from the devastating impacts of industrial farming, are a landmark body of case law on ...

Staff Attorney

Portland, OR · On-site

$87K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our groundbreaking legal cases that protect pollinators, farmworkers, and farming communities, and the earth from the devastating impacts of industrial farming, are a landmark body of case law on ...

Associate Attorney

Portland, OR · On-site

$85K - $98K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our groundbreaking legal cases that protect pollinators, farmworkers, and farming communities, and the earth from the devastating impacts of industrial farming, are a landmark body of case law on ...

Dishwasher

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that ...

Dishwasher

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that ...

Market Garden Pack Shed Lead

Carlton, OR · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ABOUT TABULA RASA FARMS Tabula Rasa Farms is a 440 acre, diversified, regenerative farm that sits ... Pub, Grounded Body) Wages: $18-20/hr HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL, COMUNÍQUESE PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN ...

Line Cook

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that ...

Line Cook

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that ...

Bartender

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Grounded Table and its founding farm are part of The Ground, a collection of destinations and ... Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley ...

Bartender

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Grounded Table and its founding farm are part of The Ground, a collection of destinations and ... Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley ...

Pub Server-Bartender

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that ...

Pub Server-Bartender

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Source Farms, Humble Spirit, Grounded Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that ...

Server

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Grounded Table and its founding farm are part of The Ground, a collection of destinations and ... Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley ...

Server

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Grounded Table and its founding farm are part of The Ground, a collection of destinations and ... Body) About The Ground The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley ...

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PT Farmers Market Sales Associate

Tabula Rasa Farms

Portland, OR • On-site

$43K - $58K/yr

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

About Ground Market
Ground Market is a group of passionate farmers coming together to change the way people eat for the betterment of people, animals, and the planet. Through regenerative farming and direct-to-consumer shopping, Ground Market aims to evolve food systems and provide delicious, responsibly-raised meat for climate-friendly folks everywhere.
Ground Market is part of the ecosystem of The Ground, a collection of experiences and destinations rooted in the philosophy of conscious, loving hospitality in service to all species.
Why we need you
We are seeking someone to assist in our Ground Market Farmers Market booth and sales. This is a part time, weekend position that would be working at specific farmers market locations with total hours ranging from 8-16 hrs/weekend. Opportunities for additional on-site work may be available throughout the season.
Responsibilities for Sales Associate
  • Staff the Ground Market Farmers Market, talk to customers, and assist with sales
  • Help set up stand with tents, freezers, display stands, signs, etc.
  • Greet and assist customers in an engaging and professional manner
  • Help take down tents, displays, freezers, and pack up truck.
  • Maintain current and thorough knowledge of all available products and partners to effectively advise and sell to customers in person
  • Maintain the appearance of the booth and all displays
  • Prompt, personable, knowledgeable, solution-oriented responses to customers

Requirements
Qualifications
  • Personable, friendly, and a genuine desire to provide outstanding service
  • Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
  • Experience using Point of Sale systems, preferably Square
  • Proficiency to communicate with customers, vendors, and coworkers through phone, email, and in person
  • Experience in attracting and retaining customers
  • Ability to work as part of a team and take independent initiative without direct supervision
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance
  • Must be available to work weekends
  • Experience providing excellent and gracious customer service plus follow through
  • Familiarity and passion with grass-fed and regenerative meat products
  • Must have a clean driving record

Working conditions: Position requires prolonged standing, bending, and lifting products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Ground Market, Grounded Table, The Pub, Grounded Body)
Experience: 2+ years of experience in retail sales, farmers markets, hospitality, or similar
Work Location: The person in this role will be working directly from the farmers markets in the Portland Metro area. Hollywood (Saturday), Happy Valley Farmers Market (Saturday), Tigard (Sunday), & Montavilla (Sunday).
The Ground is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.