Position: Production Associate

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  • Position: Production Associate

    Position Title: Retail Specialist  

    Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Compensation: $17-$20/hour DOE

    Employment Type: Part-Time/Full-Time  

    Reports To: Owner & Head of Operations 

    Position Summary

    Have you ever wanted to share your love of mushrooms in a unique store setting? Enchanted Farms Mushrooms is seeking a motivated and experienced Retail Specialist for its Spore Front brick-and-mortar store in Albuquerque, NM. This position is instrumental in handling the day-to-day store sales and ensuring a memorable customer experience.

    The ideal candidate will work closely with the owner and head of operations to execute daily opening and closing tasks, as well as, work closely with the cultivation and production teams for product replenishment, bulk orders, and grow supplies. This role blends creative merchandising with authentic customer connection, offering a unique opportunity to grow with a mission-driven company in the exciting world of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Opens and closes store M-F 10:30am-6pm and Sa-Sun 9:30am-3pm.
    • Completes the retail store’s daily opening and closing procedures. 
    • Packages fresh mushrooms into the case and processes other customer orders.
    • Responsible for day-to day cleanliness of the store.
    • Assists customers with questions about mushrooms on a wide range of topics from foraging to growing, to cultivating, to medicinal mushroom uses. 
    • Checks-in new inventory items and works within the inventory management system.
    • Responsible for replenishing inventories on the floor and pricing new items. 
    • Makes hot and cold drinks to-go.
    • Assists with farm tour bookings and preparations. 
    • Assists with onsite and offsite event preparation. 
    • Addresses customer service questions and concerns.
    • Works at least one farmer’s market per week (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday).
    • Helps to prepare for farmers markets.

    Required Qualifications

    • Interest in mushrooms, wellness, and/or sustainable food systems.
    • Knowledgeable of mushrooms in the way of cooking, growing, and prescribing. 
    • Minimum two (2) years of retail sales experience.
    • Working knowledge of POS and inventory systems such as Square and Shopify.
    • Clearly communicates, asks questions, organizes details and information. 
    • Ability to work weekends, attend community events, and support at local farmers markets.
    • Well groomed and presentable appearance.
    • Reliable transportation and punctuality.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Knowledgeable of herbs, adoptogens, fermentation, and/or food preservation  
    • Familiarity with grassroots community outreach

    Work Environment & Schedule

    This is an in-person role based in Albuquerque, NM. Flexible hours available, with some weekend and evening work required for events and markets. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods during retail hours or event setup.

    Why Join Us?

    At Enchanted Farms Mushrooms, we are passionate about fungi, food systems, and building a company that supports both its team and community. You’ll be part of a growing enterprise that values creativity, collaboration, and personal growth—while contributing to a larger movement toward healthier, more sustainable living.

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