Hiring: Sales & Marketing Associate Boston Food Hub
Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc, Acton, Massachusetts, us, 01720
Hiring: Sales & Marketing Associate Boston Food Hub
Boston Food Hub Sales & Marketing Associate Job Posting.
Year‑round position; On‑site with potential for hybrid.
Expected Schedule: Average schedule of 20 hours/ week.
Benefits & Pay Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, paid sick time, paid wellness days, paid holidays, cell phone stipend, gear reimbursement, development reimbursement, retirement benefits, & seasonal produce.
The pay range for this position is $22 - $26 per hour and overtime (1.5× hourly rate) is paid for time worked over 40 hours/week.
About Boston Area Gleaners Boston Area Gleaners is a regional food systems organization working at the intersection of farming, food waste, and food security. Our mission is to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables across our communities while supporting our region’s farms and reducing systemic food waste. We also own and operate Stonefield Farm in Acton, Massachusetts.
The Boston Food Hub Sales & Marketing Associate is a customer‑facing role responsible for providing excellent customer service and ensuring all existing sales opportunities are captured. The role will also support our marketing team by leveraging multiple mediums including digital, print, and social media to continuously engage and effectively share the food hub story and impact to our external community.
Boston Area Gleaners is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse workplace. We recruit, train, and promote candidates based on their qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetics, or other status protected by state or federal law.
Skills
Computer & data entry proficiency
Strong written & verbal communication
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Mailchimp, and/or Canva
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Work with farms, food hubs, farmers markets, grocery outlets, food businesses or similar organizations
Extensive knowledge of local fruit and vegetable varieties
Interest in local and regional food systems
Photography and/or videography experience is a plus
Social media, email marketing & content generation in a professional setting
Ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Friendly, approachable, and able to build rapport with customers
A fun, energetic, team‑oriented attitude
To apply for the Marketing & Sales Associate position, please email your current resume and a cover letter to hiring@bostonareagleaners.org.
Boston Area Gleaners Updated on 6/03/2025.
Primary Responsibilities Boston Food Hub Sales
Support Boston Food Hub Team with inside sales activities
Proactively reach out to a select group of customers to capture orders and ensure they meet order deadlines
Enter sales orders into Food Hub database and send order confirmations
Field calls, texts and respond to emails from customers in a timely manner
Communicate changes in orders to customers and suggest product substitutions
Support Boston Food Hub Team with independent retail and institutional sales prospecting and new lead generation
Boston Food Hub Communications & Marketing
Work with Boston Food Hub Team and Communications Team to co‑manage Boston Food Hub’s social media accounts
Engage with our social media network and develop our social and online presence
Generate content for Boston Food Hub website, social media platforms, weekly availability email, marketing collateral, and retail point-of-sale material including but not limited to farmer, product, customer, and Boston Food Hub operations content
Manage and organize Boston Food Hub’s database of photos and videos
Coordinate with Operations Team to photograph incoming and outgoing inventory
Visit farmers, customers, and partners to capture content in the field
Attend industry conferences and events
Search CISA’s online guide to local farms, food, and more!
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Year‑round position; On‑site with potential for hybrid.
Expected Schedule: Average schedule of 20 hours/ week.
Benefits & Pay Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, paid sick time, paid wellness days, paid holidays, cell phone stipend, gear reimbursement, development reimbursement, retirement benefits, & seasonal produce.
The pay range for this position is $22 - $26 per hour and overtime (1.5× hourly rate) is paid for time worked over 40 hours/week.
About Boston Area Gleaners Boston Area Gleaners is a regional food systems organization working at the intersection of farming, food waste, and food security. Our mission is to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables across our communities while supporting our region’s farms and reducing systemic food waste. We also own and operate Stonefield Farm in Acton, Massachusetts.
The Boston Food Hub Sales & Marketing Associate is a customer‑facing role responsible for providing excellent customer service and ensuring all existing sales opportunities are captured. The role will also support our marketing team by leveraging multiple mediums including digital, print, and social media to continuously engage and effectively share the food hub story and impact to our external community.
Boston Area Gleaners is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse workplace. We recruit, train, and promote candidates based on their qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetics, or other status protected by state or federal law.
Skills
Computer & data entry proficiency
Strong written & verbal communication
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Mailchimp, and/or Canva
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Work with farms, food hubs, farmers markets, grocery outlets, food businesses or similar organizations
Extensive knowledge of local fruit and vegetable varieties
Interest in local and regional food systems
Photography and/or videography experience is a plus
Social media, email marketing & content generation in a professional setting
Ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Friendly, approachable, and able to build rapport with customers
A fun, energetic, team‑oriented attitude
To apply for the Marketing & Sales Associate position, please email your current resume and a cover letter to hiring@bostonareagleaners.org.
Boston Area Gleaners Updated on 6/03/2025.
Primary Responsibilities Boston Food Hub Sales
Support Boston Food Hub Team with inside sales activities
Proactively reach out to a select group of customers to capture orders and ensure they meet order deadlines
Enter sales orders into Food Hub database and send order confirmations
Field calls, texts and respond to emails from customers in a timely manner
Communicate changes in orders to customers and suggest product substitutions
Support Boston Food Hub Team with independent retail and institutional sales prospecting and new lead generation
Boston Food Hub Communications & Marketing
Work with Boston Food Hub Team and Communications Team to co‑manage Boston Food Hub’s social media accounts
Engage with our social media network and develop our social and online presence
Generate content for Boston Food Hub website, social media platforms, weekly availability email, marketing collateral, and retail point-of-sale material including but not limited to farmer, product, customer, and Boston Food Hub operations content
Manage and organize Boston Food Hub’s database of photos and videos
Coordinate with Operations Team to photograph incoming and outgoing inventory
Visit farmers, customers, and partners to capture content in the field
Attend industry conferences and events
Search CISA’s online guide to local farms, food, and more!
#J-18808-Ljbffr