Chesterhill Produce Auction Associate

Title: Chesterhill Produce Auction Associate
Department: Social Enterprise
Reports To: Chesterhill Produce Auction Manager
Supervises: N/A
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week, non-exempt, 6 month term
Pay Range: $13/hour

Job Summary

This full-time position assists with conducting daily operations of the Chesterhill Produce Auction (CPA), a Rural Action (RA) social enterprise located in Morgan County. The CPA has been a core part of RA’s Sustainable Agriculture and Social Enterprise programs and works to connect local farmers and producers to regional markets. In 2012, the CPA expanded to include the sales of wood products, small livestock, and other local assets in Morgan and surrounding counties. The CPA associate will assist with the maintenance of auction operations and equipment, provide customer service to producers and buyers, and engage with farmers and community members through CPA programming.

Essential Functions of this Position

• Engage in personal, professional, and sector-based continuing education
• Assist in maintaining the 10 acre CPA site and equipment to ensure a safe commercial facility: including the refrigerated truck, Cool Bot Unit, outbuildings, walnut huller, irrigation, and any other infrastructure to be developed or purchased
• Assist staff, sellers, and buyers with (un)loading, sorting, and tagging auction items
• Assist with adherence to food safety and Good Agricultural Practices policies

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in local agriculture and food access
• Willingness to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to follow work plans
• Integrity, credibility, and commitment to Rural Action’s mission
• Flexibility in schedule and potential to work evenings and weekends

NOTE: The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To apply, please submit an application form here or print and turn in a hardcopy at any Rural Action location. For questions, please contact sadie@ruralaction.org. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

Rural Action is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with any and all pertinent Federal, State and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.