Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Deep Roots Farm Now Hiring - Market Manager & 2022 Field Crew

Deep Roots Farm is a regenerative ''O'', women owned and operated farm located in Brandywine and Upper Marlboro, MD.  We grow vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers, and raise chickens on 50 acres for our community. 

We are currently hiring for a Market Manager/CSA & Events Coordinator and 2022 Field Crew. 

Market Manager/CSA & Events Coordinator

As the market manager you will be expected to:

Attend 3 markets weekly: Dupont Circle on Sunday – market starts at 8:30 am ends 1:30pm from first week in March to end of December / H ST NE on Saturday – market starts 9am ends 12:30pm from first week in April to Mid-December/ Watkins Farmstand on Wednesday starts 3pm ends 7pm from first week in June to last week in October. 

Manage the support team at market 

Provide exceptional customer service to our supporters and other vendors/market support staff

Pick up the market van by 6am on Saturday and Sunday, 1pm on Wednesday

Load and unload produce and market supplies at the farm and market

Setup/manage workflow and cash/credit card transactions

Update inventory log at end of each market

Update sales report after each market when you get back to the farm

CSA - weekly update to members

Responding to emails and phone calls

Events – marketing via IG and websites, coordinating all materials needed with vendors and Farmer

Other task as needed to ensure the adequate completion of all assignments


2022 Field Crew (Full -Time & Part Time)

Looking for highly self-motivated individuals to join our field crew. 

Responsibilities include: transplanting, harvesting, seeding, irrigating, cultivating, operating machinery, trellising and more. Must be able to work in all weather conditions outdoors and in a greenhouse. A positive attitude goes a long way, ability to manage time and be consistently organized, follow directions and think critically in all situations. Assist with daily poultry chores, including coop maintenance, pasture management, egg collection and other livestock tasks. Help with CSA packing, and distribution of shares, following all food safety standards and ensuring food quality. 

Must be able to comfortably lift and move 50lbs. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Season: 

Our farm produces vegetables year-round. This position is full time (40-50 hrs/weekly) from Mid - March to Mid-December. There is an option to work year-round. 

Compensation

Will be determined based on relevant experience, team members that commit to the full season will receive 40 hrs of paid time off and a weekly Small CSA vegetable share. 


View open positions and apply today at https://deeprootsfarm.us/jobs

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