Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Position Summary Urban Growers Collective seeks a passionate, community-driven Sales Associate to support market operations at the Z Farm Plant Nursery & Farmstand. This is primarily a customer-facing, community-centered…
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Point Of Sale Systems, Communication Skills, Organization
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The Sales Associate manages customer interactions, handles payments, and maintains the farmstand's visual appeal. They are also responsible for stocking produce, caring for nursery plants, and ensuring food safety standards are met.
Candidates must have a valid driver's license, be available to work weekends, and be able to lift 40-50 pounds. Experience in customer-facing roles is required, while retail or plant-care experience is preferred.
Position Summary
Urban Growers Collective seeks a passionate, community-driven Sales Associate to support market operations at the Z Farm Plant Nursery & Farmstand. This is primarily a customer-facing, community-centered farmstand role with some light operations support. On a typical day, most of your time will be spent helping customers, managing sales, and keeping the stand stocked and welcoming.
The ideal candidate is personable, reliable, and committed to promoting local food access. Weekend availability and a valid driver’s license are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Welcome and support customers with friendly, inclusive service
Answer questions about produce, plants, and UGC programs in a conversational way
Operate the register, handle payments, and close out daily sales
Keep displays stocked, organized, and easy to shop
Help create a warm, inviting farmstand experience that keeps people coming back
Maintain a clean, organized market space, including produce areas and coolers
Ensure products are labeled with accurate pricing and information
Handle produce and plants according to food safety and quality standards
Water and care for nursery plants as needed
Work closely with team members to keep daily operations running smoothly
Occasionally assist with transporting produce or materials between sites (for those comfortable driving)
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Represent Urban Growers Collective in a respectful and community-centered way
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
We’re looking for someone who is reliable, community-centered, and enjoys working with people. You don’t need to meet every single qualification to apply.
Experience working with people in a customer-facing, community, or service-oriented role (retail experience is a plus, but not required)
Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable presence
Ability to stay organized and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
Comfort working both independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn and take initiative
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with produce, plants, or in food or retail environments
Familiarity with point-of-sale systems (like Square) or basic cash handling
Basic familiarity with tools like Google Workspace
Requirements, Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:
REQUIRED: Valid Driver’s License and willingness to drive
REQUIRED: Able to work weekends
REQUIRED: Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds
Frequent bending, lifting and standing for long periods
Frequent interaction with customers
Exposure to varying temperature changes when working in produce cooler and greenhouse
Willingness to follow food safety and cash-handling protocols
Schedule (FIXED)
Part-time, 18 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, off
Saturday, 8:00-5:00 (required)
Sunday, 8:00-5:00 (required)
Location: 1001 Glenwood Dyer Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Cultivating pathways to freedom through food and healing
Rooted in growing food, we cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture.
Offices: 1200 W. 35th Street, Box 118, Chicago, IL 60609, US
Cultivating pathways to freedom through food and healing
Rooted in growing food, we cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture.
Offices: 1200 W. 35th Street, Box 118, Chicago, IL 60609, US
