Jobs at Fungi Jon



Join our growing team to spread the fungi in Florida! Located in Saint Cloud, FL. See below for information on our available positions
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Cultivation Associate

Join the Fungi Jon team as a Cultivation Associate to help produce gourmet & medicinal mushroom abundance with potential to be involved in a number of specialized positions on our indoor farm. Tasks include (but not limited to) cleaning, organizing, mushroom media preparation, harvesting, lab work, order fulfillment and more.

Position Info:

  • Starting pay $15/hr
  • Full-time and part-time available (full-time preferred)
  • Harvesting, sorting, grading, and packaging fresh mushrooms to our high quality standards
  • Cleaning and organizing mushroom grow environments and production areas
  • Production of mushroom grow blocks
  • Potential to expand into specialized positions through base knowledge acquired in the position; ideal starting point to master foundational concepts of mycology and mushroom cultivation.
Requirements:
  • Has a working smartphone with data
  • Long-term commitment to position
  • Is on time and consistently reliable
  • Has good communication skills
  • Has a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Has good problem-solving skills
  • Friendly and professional with crew
  • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
  • Detail oriented, thorough, quick learner
  • Intrinsically motivated to excel and do a great job every day
  • Desires personal growth and values honesty and responsibility
  • Able to lift 50 lbs and remain standing for several hours
  • No prior experience with mycology or mushrooms necessary, but passion and some level of prior understanding about mushrooms preferred
  • Prior restaurant experience preferred
  • Must be willing to learn and closely follow food safety guidelines and general sanitation practices

Benefits:

  • Employee discount on all products
  • Uplifting team environment and workplace
  • Potential for long-term growth with our company
  • Hands-on mycology education

To Apply:

Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com and include a summary of your skills, work experience, experience or involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

 

Farmers Market Representative

Join the team to represent the Fungi at farmers markets in Saint Petersburg, FL and/or Winter Park, FL! See below for position info & requirements.

Position Info:

  • Starting pay $15/hr
  • Saturday scheduling  - rain or shine
  • Part time - 8-12 hours per week to begin (more hours/days possible on our farm in Saint Cloud)

Requirements:

  • Must have a working smartphone with data
  • Long-term commitment to position
  • Must be on time and punctual - good time management skills
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Maintains a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Friendly and professional with customers and crew
  • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
  • Has cooking experience
  • Has experience with sales and customer service
  • Enjoys talking to people and is able to suggest products effectively
  • Detail oriented, quick learner
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and remain standing for several hours
  • Must be willing to learn and closely follow food safety guidelines and general sanitation practices

Benefits:

  • Employee discount on all products
  • Uplifting team environment and workplace
  • Potential for long-term growth with our company
  • Hands-on mycology education

To Apply:

Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com and include a summary of your skills, work experience, experience or involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

Delivery Driver

Join the Fungi Jon team as a Delivery Driver to help spread our beautiful gourmet & medicinal mushrooms throughout the state. Tasks include (but not limited to) driving, sales, and cleaning. There is potential for part-time farm hand duties like harvesting, packing orders, and cleaning as needed. We're looking for someone to grow with us as a dedicated, long-term, team member.

Position Info:

  • Starting pay $17/hr
  • Part-time to begin - 20-30 hours per week, with room to grow
  • Delivery of fresh mushrooms to our clientele
  • Delivery van cleaning and organization
  • In-person sales and demos

Requirements:

  • Clean driving record
  • Long-term commitment to position
  • Has a working smartphone with data
  • Is on time and consistently reliable
  • Has good communication skills
  • Has a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Has good problem-solving skills
  • Friendly and professional with customers and crew
  • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
  • Detail oriented, thorough, quick learner
  • Intrinsically motivated to excel and do a great job every day
  • Desires personal growth and values honesty and responsibility
  • Willing and able to drive a large van
  • Willing and able to drive for extended periods
  • Sales experience preferred
  • CDL preferred
  • No prior experience with mycology or mushrooms necessary, but passion and some level of prior understanding about mushrooms preferred
  • Must be willing to learn and closely follow food safety guidelines and general sanitation practices

    Benefits:

    • Employee discount on all products
    • Uplifting team environment and workplace
    • Potential for long-term growth with our company
    • Hands-on mycology education

    To Apply:

    Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com and include a summary of your skills, work experience, experience or involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

    Sales & Operations Coordinator

    Join the Fungi Jon team as a Sales & Operations Coordinator to maintain customer relations, oversee wholesale and retail orders, and expand the Fungi Jon network. Tasks include (but not limited to) wholesale and online order coordination, farmers market representation, email and phone communication with staff and customers, in-person sales meeting and demos, lead generation, and driving to and from customers. Some farm hand duties may be required as needed, such as harvesting. We're looking for someone to grow with us as a dedicated, long-term, team member.

    Position Info:

    • Starting pay $18/hr
    • Full-time, 30-40 hours per week
    • General operations flow oversight and inventory control
    • Wholesale and online order coordination
    • Demos product at markets and special events
    • Creates wholesale order sheets 
    • Responds promptly and professionally to all customer orders and inquiries
    • Presents products in a down-to-earth, friendly, and professional manner
    • Actively searches for and approaches new customers
    • Directs staff with clear communication

    Requirements:

    • Long term commitment to position
    • Management experience
    • Sales experience
    • Experience working in customer service and communication
    • Previous chef or sous chef experience preferred
    • Knowledge of GSuite software preferred
    • Able to attend to customers in a timely manner
    • Is on time and consistently reliable
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Has a positive, upbeat attitude
    • Has good problem-solving skills
    • Friendly and professional with customers and crew
    • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
    • Detail oriented, thorough, quick learner
    • Intrinsically motivated to excel and do a great job every day
    • Desires personal growth and values honesty and responsibility
    • Able to handle criticism and adjust accordingly
    • Listens thoroughly
    • No prior experience with mycology or mushrooms necessary, but passion and some level of prior understanding about mushrooms preferred
    • Must be willing to learn and closely follow food safety guidelines and general sanitation practices when on site and/or working with product

    Benefits:

    • Sales commission
    • Employee discount on all products
    • Uplifting team environment and workplace
    • Potential for long-term growth with our company
    • Hands-on mycology education

    To Apply:

    Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com. Include a summary of your skills, work experience, involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

     

    Marketing Coordinator

    Join the Fungi Jon team as a Marketing Coordinator to spread the word about our beautiful gourmet & medicinal mushrooms. Tasks include (but not limited to) email communication, executing marketing plans, photography, newsletter design, web design, social media management, farmers market events, and in-person demos. Potential for part-time farm hand duties as needed, such as harvesting, packing orders, and cleaning. We're looking for someone to grow with us as a dedicated, long-term, team member.

    Position Info:

    • Starting pay $16/hr
    • Part-time to begin - 10-20 hours per week
    • Works closely with the team to plan & create marketing content
    • Responds promptly and professionally to all customer emails
    • Takes professional photographs for promotional material
    • Maintains consistent brand image across all social media platforms
    • Demos product at markets and special events
    • Updates company website as needed

    Requirements:

    • Long term commitment to position
    • Experience working in a related field
    • Experience working in customer service and communication
    • Graphic design experience preferred
    • Knowledge of Mailchimp, Shopify, GSuite, and Adobe Illustrator preferred
    • Basic knowledge of coding preferred
    • Has a working smartphone with data
    • Is on time and consistently reliable
    • Has good communication skills
    • Has a positive, upbeat attitude
    • Has good problem-solving skills
    • Friendly and professional with customers and crew
    • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
    • Detail oriented, thorough, quick learner
    • Intrinsically motivated to excel and do a great job every day
    • Desires personal growth and values honesty and responsibility
    • Able to handle criticism and adjust accordingly
    • Listens thoroughly
    • No prior experience with mycology or mushrooms necessary, but passion and some level of prior understanding about mushrooms preferred
    • Must be willing to learn and closely follow food safety guidelines and general sanitation practices.

    Benefits:

    • Employee discount on all products
    • Uplifting team environment and workplace
    • Potential for long-term growth with our company
    • Hands-on mycology education

    To Apply:

    Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com. Include a summary of your skills, work experience, involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

     

    APPLICATION QUESTIONS:

    Why do you want to work here?

    What are your passions?

    What makes you happy?

    What do you hope to gain from this?

    What do you want to do?

    What do you not want to do?

    What is your availability and flexibility in scheduling?

    Are you willing to work 8-12 hour shifts?

    How long are you willing to commit to this position?

    How did you hear about this position?