What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmers Market Operations Coordinator position at Oaks and Sprouts Limited?
Description
Oaks and Sprouts is pleased to offer the position of Farmers Market Operations Coordinator to continue growth of our market garden in 2025. This position will help plant, tend, harvest, pack, and sell crops from 1-3 acres of mixed produce using regenerative farming practices, with retail at farmers markets.
Oaks & Sprouts is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a pluralistic community for all. People of color, women, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Details
· 1-2 positions available April - October 2025 with potential to extend
· $17 - $19/hour starting at 24 hours per week
· Required shifts include: Friday 7AM to 4PM, Saturday 6AM to 5PM, Sunday 8AM to 5PM
· Apply via really
Responsibilities
· Perform crop production duties including but not limited to soil prep, seeding, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting, harvesting, washing, and packing.
· Maintain clean and safe facilities for staff and food production.
· Follow all USDA Produce Food Safety requirements for vegetable, herb, fruit, cottage good, and microgreen production.
· Wear clean and presentable attire for on farm work, wholesale delivery of goods, and/or public retail of goods as scheduled with management. Footwear, gloves, and rainwear are provided.
· Work with additional staff and owners/management and accomplish tasks collaboratively.
· Load, pack, setup, manage retails displays, and process transactions for sale of products at farmers markets while maintaining high customer service standards.
Requirements
· Experience running farmers market stand or other retail and customer service environments.
· Experience growing vegetables, herbs, or other agricultural products.
· Familiar with market garden, organic, and regenerative agriculture principles.
· The ability to proficiently operate a variety of applications such as ClickUp, and Square.
· Must be able to lift at least 80 pounds.
· Willing and able to spend significant time on your feet/moving and in adverse weather conditions in farm fields, high tunnels, and farmers markets.
· Must be able to walk in vegetable paths carrying produce crates and/or tools in wet conditions.
· Experience identifying, avoiding, and communicating hazardous natural conditions such as poison ivy, snakes, insects, and ground/environment conditions.
· Excellent communication and people skills.
· Required – Valid United States Driver’s License and US work authorization.
· Language(s): read and speak English proficiently.
· No smoking, tobacco use, or vaping is allowed on property or while working.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19