Retail and Event Specialist

Part-Time Retail and Event Associate

Harvest House – Newfield

Location: Harvest House at Newfield | Job Type: Part-Time (Weekends & Evenings Required) Compensation: $21/per hour

About The Harvest House

At Newfield, we’re passionate about providing fresh, local, and high-quality farm products to our community. Our farm market, the Harvest House, is a hub for fresh-picked produce, homemade goods, and locally sourced products. We take pride in creating a warm, welcoming, and authentic farm-to-table shopping experience for the community.

Job Overview

We’re looking for a friendly and energetic Part-Time Retail Sales Associate to join our Harvest House team! In this role, you’ll help create a positive shopping experience for our customers, assist with daily store operations, and share the story of Newfield and our farm-fresh products. You will also play an active role supporting our Lifestyle Director with large community events — from setup to breakdown and everything in between. If you love local food, enjoy engaging with people, and don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Sales

• Open, maintain, and close the Harvest House in accordance with operating procedures.
• Greet customers with a warm, friendly attitude and provide exceptional service.
• Assist customers by answering basic questions about Newfield and its offerings, farm products, and local goods. Direct customers to the Newfield Welcome Center for community questions.
• Operate the register and process transactions accurately.
• Recommend products and help customers discover new local favorites.

Store & Product Oversight

• Restock shelves, produce displays, and refrigerators to maintain a fresh and appealing presentation.
• Handle fresh produce with care, ensuring quality and proper rotation.
• Maintain a clean and organized store, including sweeping, wiping down surfaces, and keeping displays tidy.
• Ensure store merchandise is neat and conforms with the design plan.
• Assist with inventory tracking and restocking products.

Education & Engagement

• Learn about our products and share their stories with customers.
• Offer samples or assist with product tastings when applicable.
• Promote seasonal produce, special promotions, and upcoming community events.

Event Support

A key part of this role is supporting the Lifestyle Director in planning and executing community events. You will assist before, during, and after events to ensure a seamless guest experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including arranging signage, tables, displays, and event materials.
• Help coordinate vendor organization and logistics on event day.
• Assist with ordering, assembling, and distributing giveaway items and promotional materials.
• Oversee guest registration and welcome attendees at check-in.
• Take photographs to document events for marketing and community engagement purposes.
• Support cleanup efforts to ensure the venue is returned to its original condition.
• Assist with grand openings and other special promotional events as needed.
• Communicate proactively with the Lifestyle Director before and during events to anticipate needs and resolve issues quickly.

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for fresh, local food and sustainability.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with great communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs (produce crates, farm goods, etc.).
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and during community events.
• Comfortable being on your feet and working in both indoor and outdoor settings during events.
• Prior retail, farmers’ market, event support, or customer service experience is a plus — but not required. We’re happy to train the right person!

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as established to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

OnPlace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid training

License/Certification:

• Driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Palm City, FL 34990 (Required)

Work Location: In person