Hiring for winter farmers market lead in Providence, RI

Hi folks -

We are hiring a lead person to represent our farm at the Farm Fresh Winter Farmers’ Market in Providence, RI. Possibility for this to be a year-round position, and/or become full time with additional work at the farm for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:

-Load farm vehicle at the farm in Raynham, MA at 5:30am and drive to the market in Providence on Saturdays

-Help set up display

-Interact with customers in a positive way and hype our farm products - regenerative, organic meat, produce, and grains.

-Help break down market stall, load and drive back to the farm. Typically arrive back at the farm around 2pm.

Qualifications:

-Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

-Comfortable driving vans and box trucks in the city

-Familiarity with farmers markets and local food

-Ability to work a 10 hour shift and lift 40lbs

-Some retail experience preferred

-Experience cooking food from farmers markets preferred (#1 question at markets is “how do I cook this?”)

Compensation:

-$20/hr plus commission worth an additional $8-10/hr on average

-Some farm produce

-Discount on other farm products

Please email [email protected] with questions or to apply.