FRESHFARM Employment Positions
Markets Personnel Manager
FRESHFARM is seeking a skilled supervisor to support our diverse workforce of hourly employees who run our network of farmers markets. Through managing our Market Staff, Operators, & Substitutes, the Markets Personnel Manager will play a vital role in ensuring that our farmers markets are inclusive community spaces that facilitate food access and support regional farmers and food producers. Successful candidates will be adaptable and self-directed workers with strong communication skills and have at least two years of experience successfully managing people. We are also seeking applicants who are fluent with spreadsheets and have a work or educational background in customer service, retail, or food & agriculture. Applications received by September 5th will be treated with priority. Learn more & apply today!
Grain Stand Specialist (Fall 2023)
Join the FRESHFARM team in partnership with Common Grain Alliance to launch our new farmers market Grain Stands! Our cooperative Grain Stand model, piloted by our Pop-Up Food Hub team, brings more local grains to customers and helps sustain the businesses of farmers, millers, bakers, and grain artisans in the Mid-Atlantic region. If you’re a creative and flexible problem solver who enjoys working on a team, spending time outdoors, and promoting regional, accessible, fresh food, this is the role for you! Grain Stand Specialists serve as at-market ambassadors for grain vendors’ businesses and engage with customers to promote their products and facilitate sales. Learn more about the Grain Stand Specialist role and apply today – no resume needed!
Farmers Market Staff (Saturdays)
FRESHFARM is seeking lovers of local food to join our team as Farmers Market Staff! If you’re a creative and flexible problem solver who enjoys working on a team, spending time outdoors, and promoting regional, accessible, fresh food, this is the role for you. Market Staff are responsible for executing market operations, interfacing with stakeholders, and creating a vibrant and friendly market. If you’re interested in joining our team for the duration of the 2023 main season at one of our Saturday markets in DC or Northern Virginia, read more about the position and how to apply – no resume or cover letter needed!
Payroll & Benefits Manager
FRESHFARM is seeking lovers of numbers and spreadsheets to be our Payroll & Benefits Manager. Applicants will be a good fit for this role if they’re motivated by keeping things organized, enjoy serving in a support role, and are excited to sustain the finances and employees at our growing and diverse organization. The person in this position will manage all aspects of payroll, from time-keeping management to reporting payroll costs for grants. They will also provide benefits management and may lend a hand in general finance. As a member of the collaborative, fun, and hardworking Finance & Admin team, they will make critical contributions to the organization’s mission with ample opportunities for growth and development. Learn more about the role & apply today – no cover letter required!
Bilingual Market Champion (Chinese & English)
Are you fluent in Chinese? Apply to join the FRESHFARM Food Access team as a Bilingual Market Champion and help fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets reach DC residents! We’re seeking applicants who have a passion for helping their community and are excited to engage with customers where they work and play across the District. The ideal candidate for this part-time, seasonal role is someone who has personal or lived experience with federal and local benefit programs (SNAP/EBT, WIC, Senior FMNP, Produce Plus). Learn more about the Bilingual Market Champion role and apply today – no resume needed!
Farm Stand Manager at the Kenilworth Rec Center
Do you live in or are you deeply connected to the local Kenilworth community? Are you excited to work in a customer-facing role outdoors as a part of an enthusiastic and collaborative team? Then apply to be the Farm Stand Manager at the Kenilworth Rec Center! Farm Stand Managers are responsible for executing farm stand operations; communicating with farmers, partners, and customers; creating a vibrant and friendly farm stand; and ensuring accurate reporting and use of food assistance benefits programs. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and looking to hire ASAP. Learn more about the role and apply today – no resume needed.
FoodPrints Classroom Assistant
Interested in growing your food education skills? FoodPrints is looking for people to join our program as Classroom Assistants! FoodPrints Classroom Assistants will support preschool – 5th grade food and garden education in at least one of our 20 DC Public School partners. Applications submitted by August 18th will be reviewed with priority; applications may be accepted on a rolling basis after that deadline, pending program needs. Note: federal work-study option is only available to GW students. Learn more about being a FoodPrints Classroom Assistant and how to apply.
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