Become a local food system builder. Work in a creative, innovative setting with a major regional developer of farmers markets. Down to Earth Market has been creating and managing farmers markets for over 25 years. We're based in Ossining, NY and manage markets in New York City and Westchester County. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the creation of a sustainable, local food system, ensuring that small scale farming and artisanal food making have a future in the New York area. We are a small, mission driven company that believes real food and committed people can make a difference. Since 2014 Down to Earth Markets has been a Certified "best for the world" B Corp, using business as a power for good. If you are interested in selling at our farmers markets, please fill out an inquiry form here .
Our job listings include positions open with Down to Earth Markets and with our vendors. Each vendor is an independent small business and they recruit, hire and manage their staffs independently of Down to Earth Markets.
Job Opportunities
Administrative Associate
Do you enjoy creating order and clarity out of a river of details? Down to Earth Market is looking for an experienced administrator who will report to the President. You will be responsible for running our accounts receivable process, compiling and generating business reports, supportin...read more Do you enjoy creating order and clarity out of a river of details? Down to Earth Market is looking for an experienced administrator who will report to the President. You will be responsible for running our accounts receivable process, compiling and generating business reports, supporting the administration of several food benefit programs, facilitating market equipment and materials management, HR tasks and various record keeping and reporting activities. Help make local food strong. Work in creative, entrepreneurial setting with a major regional developer of grower-producer farmers markets. Down to Earth Market has been creating and managing farmers markets for almost 30 years. We're based in Westchester County, NY and manage farmers markets in Westchester County and New York City. We are a small, mission driven company and Certified B Corp. that believes real food and committed people can make a difference. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the creation of a sustainable, local food system by working directly with farmers and artisan food makers. Work with a collaborative, dynamic, dedicated team in charming Ossining, NY. Our office is a 10 minute walk from Metro-North (Hudson line). The successful candidate will be: This is a permanent full-time position with hourly compensation and benefits. Apply by emailing your resume to jon@downtoearthmarkets.com . Be sure to include a cover letter telling us something interesting and relevant about yourself and your experience that is not reflected in your resume. No phone calls please.
Ossining Farmer's Market Manager
Ossining Farmers Market Manager
Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Ossining Farmers Market on Saturdays from 7am-2pm located at the corner of Spring and Main streets in downtown Ossining with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and communi...read more
Ossining Farmers Market Manager
Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Ossining Farmers Market on Saturdays from 7am-2pm located at the corner of Spring and Main streets in downtown Ossining with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.
The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:
- Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
- Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
- Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
- Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
- Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
- Selling farmers market branded items
- Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
- Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
- Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
- Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager
Physical / logistical requirements:
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
- Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
- Attend one annual Site Manager training
- Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
- Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
- Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
- Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
- Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
- Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
- Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
- Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Available to start immediately
Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:
What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?
Fill-In/Floater Market Manager
Down to Earth Markets manages farmers markets in Westchester County and New York City. The company was founded in 1991 to provide economic opportunity to New York area farmers and arti...read more Down to Earth Markets manages farmers markets in Westchester County and New York City. The company was founded in 1991 to provide economic opportunity to New York area farmers and artisan food makers to bring delicious local foods to communities in New York City and its suburbs. In 2014 Down to Earth Markets became a Certified B Corp, formalizing its mission and committing to use business as a power for making positive change in the world. Job Description Farmers Market Fill-In Manager/Host Part-time, $17/hour positions available at our Farmers Markets in NYC and Westchester. We are looking for an enthusiastic, personable candidate with the ability to fill-in at one or more seasonal farmers markets and assist with market promotion within those communities. - Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market - Enforcing market rules and regulations - Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics - Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage - Selling farmers market goods - Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. - Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets. - Must attend 4 days of training including 2 workwiths and 2 shadowing dates before filling-in at a market. - Must be available to occasionally represent the farmers market at local chamber of commerce meetings, community board meetings, fairs, volunteer opportunities or other community events. - Must be available to distribute flyers in the farmers market community several times throughout the season. -English/Spanish speakers also a plus! Available to begin immediately
The Farmers Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:
Requirements:
- Must be punctual
- Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs
- Must have access to a computer and smart phone for emailing, social media posting, submitting and receiving reports
- Must commit to work for the entire market season
- An interest in and ability to articulately communicate about local food and sustainable agriculture is a plus!
Pasta Salesperson
Do you love fresh pasta? La Trafila Pasta Fresca is looking for someone to help us out at our Farmers Market Locations- Park Slope, Brooklyn on Sundays and Morningside Park, Manhattan on Saturdays. Please reach out to us via email at read more
Do you love fresh pasta? La Trafila Pasta Fresca is looking for someone to help us out at our Farmers Market Locations- Park Slope, Brooklyn on Sundays and Morningside Park, Manhattan on Saturdays. Please reach out to us via email at info@latrafilapasta.com with your resume or related experience.
Posted 11/16/2020