Market staff assisting customers at farmers’s market
Market staff with goodies laid out on the table at farmers’ market

Farmers’ Market Staff

Retail Markets

General Responsibilities:

  • Load up market supplies from our warehouse in Humboldt Park, transport goods to scheduled market and break down and return supplies to warehouse post market
  • Be the representative for the farm at local Chicago area Farmers’ Markets
  • Offer a positive and knowledgeable guest experience; highlight our offerings, CSA share program, and farm events
  • Most importantly, you have a strong interest and care for animals, ecology, and rethinking our food systems

At Market:

  • Make sure menu is accurately portrayed on signage and table set up is welcoming to customers
  • Speak with market guests about our products and offer education on our farming practices
  • Work with the on-site market team to ensure we are being good partner vendors for the markets

Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 40+ lbs
  • Experience with POS and using an iPad to make sales
  • Commitment to weekly attendance with few exceptions
  • Must have a vehicle you’re able to use to transport farm products

Compensation:

  • Retail only compensation starts at $16.60/hr, plus commission on total sales for the day
  • Staff CSA share (1lb meat + 1 doz eggs per week worked)
  • Vehicle use reimbursement

Apply for position

Are you available every Saturday and/or Sunday May through October?