Sell Mead at Farmers Markets (Alcohol made from Honey!)

Online Application: https://bit.ly/meadambassador

Who are we?

We are Blisspoint Meadery, a licensed Massachusetts Farmer Winery. We make mead, an alcohol made from honey, in Bedford, MA. We are also beekeepers and operate a small apiary. Mead is the oldest known fermented beverage, yet our meads are modern and refined for the varied palates of the craft beverage era. We have over 45 unique products available, from bubbly to still, low abv to high abv, dry to sweet, and every one of them delicious! We have just entered our third year of business. We are poised for an amazing year of growth and are looking to transition from an owner/individual operated business to a team operated business. We're looking for hard-working, dependable, energetic, friendly people to add to our team to realize this growth as we connect with over 30 different farmers market communities.

Positions Available:

Mead Ambassador / Brand Representative - Our primary need is for people to represent our brand and products in the field at farmers markets. While we are in the middle of our winter market season right now, we will be hiring for our spring/summer season which run from May through November.

Responsibilities:

Interfacing with our customers, helping them to explore our products, and answering their questions, working towards a transaction that ends with them leaving with something they're excited to go home and enjoy. Responsibilities include:

• Transporting equipment and products to and from farmers markets
• Setting up and breaking down market booths
• Pouring samples and selling mead
• Understanding the products being sold
• Talking with customers and answering their questions
• Market inventory restocking

Ideal Candidate:

Successful candidates for this position will:

• be 21 and able to drink alcohol responsibly
• have a car and be able to transport themselves
• be dependable, reliable, honest, and genuine
• enjoy being part of a small team in a growing business
• enjoy working outside and working on their feet
• enjoy talking to people and helping them explore new tastes
• communicate effectively and take direction well
• share ideas for improvements
• have an interest in sustainability and community
• be dependable and responsible
• solve problems methodically and independently
• lift and move two cases of mead, or a bucket of honey (63 pounds)
• have an interest in fermentation
• have an interest in honey, honey bees, and beekeeping

Compensation:

• This is an hourly position. $21-$25/hour.
• Seasonal bonuses to reward dependability and commitment.
• Employee discounts on Blisspoint products.
• Gas and mileage compensation based on market distance ($0.66/mile).

Hours:

• Market hours vary from 3 to 7 hours long
• Additional 2 hours per market for travel and setup time (compensated)
• Example market times on weekdays: 2pm-6pm, 1pm-5pm
• Example market times on weekends: 9am-1pm, 10am-1pm
• Currently looking for weekday and weekend staff
• Weekend markets start in May. Weekday markets start in June

Growth and Other opportunities:

Successful candidates demonstrating dependability and interest will have an opportunity to get involved in the product development side of Blisspoint Meadery. Learn the art and science of mead making and everything that goes along with it. Those demonstrating aptitude will have an opportunity to assist in the production of a batch of mead from honey to bottle. Assistant Mead Maker positions will open as we grow, and early employees will be among the first considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that if you don't answer these questions effortfully we are unlikely to look at your application?
• How many hours per week are you looking to work? Currently looking for both weekday and weekend team members.
• Are you age 21 or older (required due to alcohol)?
• Why should we consider you as a member of the Blisspoint team?
• Last chance to brag: Are there any special skills or qualities that you'd like to tell us about?
• Can you work on weekends (Saturday Sunday)?
• Have you read and understood then ENTIRE job description?
• If you've ever purposefully fermented anything please tell us about it (not a requirement).
• Have you ever worked in a craft beverage field of any type before (not required)?
• Can you provide your own vehicle for transporting equipment to/from markets?
• Which months are you available to work? (opportunities start in May)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $25