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 30 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.
All employment decisions that Down to Earth makes are based on organizational needs, job requirements and the employee's or applicant's qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants are welcome regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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
Farmers Market Sales Associate - Cliffton Dry (Seasonal Employment Period: May through Nov)
Current Opportunities: in McGolrick Park, Morningside Park, and Larchmont.
Details:
--McGolrick Park (Greenpoint, Brooklyn) Sundays 9am - 3pm
--Morningside Park (110 St & Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan) Saturdays 9am - 2pm
--Larchmont (Westchester County...read more
Current Opportunities: in McGolrick Park, Morningside Park, and Larchmont.
Details:
--McGolrick Park (Greenpoint, Brooklyn) Sundays 9am - 3pm
--Morningside Park (110 St & Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan) Saturdays 9am - 2pm
--Larchmont (Westchester County) Saturdays 9am – 1pm
**Possible additional markets to be included as the season progresses
Job Summary
This position you will be setting up a farmers’ market, educating the brand, and selling our all-natural sparkling wine to the community. Applicant must be able to store the market kit(tent, tables, cloths, cooler, 5+ cases)
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Build strong customer relationships, ability to follow up with consumers
- Ability to market direct to consumer via newsletters to build awareness
- Ability to set-up market tent
- Agricultural degree a plus
- 21years of age or older
Abilities Required
• Fluent in the English language
- Passion for all natural products
- Passion for high quality agriculture
• Able to lift 30 pounds
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of wine
- Have a flexible work schedule
• Able to work weekends
• Able to work the entire season (May through November) outdoors
Contact Sales Manager: carl@clifftondry.com
Posted: March 2022
Fill-In/Floater Market Manager
Date posted 9/1/22
Down to Earth Markets manages farmer...read more Date posted 9/1/22 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, $18/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!
La Trafila is looking for a market manager
Hello from La Trafila!
We are a Brooklyn based fresh pasta company looking for consistently available salespeople to sell our products at Farmers Markets.
O...read more Hello from La Trafila! We are a Brooklyn based fresh pasta company looking for consistently available salespeople to sell our products at Farmers Markets. Overview: - Setting up and breaking down market display - Completing cash and credit transactions - Providing product information to customers When: Every Saturday from 8am-1pm Where: Larchmont, NY Pay: Set rate per day plus bonuses If you are interest please email us: Posted: March 2022
'Shroom Sales Position with Mushroom Queens
Shroom Sales Position with Mushroom Queens
We are an indoor/urban mushroom farm in the heart of Queens and we are looking for a mushroom fan to join our sales team.
Friday – product pick up in Queens
Saturday & Sunday – Selling at Westchester markets (inclu...read more
Shroom Sales Position with Mushroom Queens
We are an indoor/urban mushroom farm in the heart of Queens and we are looking for a mushroom fan to join our sales team.
Friday – product pick up in Queens
Saturday & Sunday – Selling at Westchester markets (including Ossining)
Requirements:
• Reliable transportation
• Store market equipment
• Set up for market
• Inform customers about our varieties of mushrooms
Pay:
• Set pay per market day
• Set pay for Friday pickup
• Bonuses
Contact us: mushroomqueens@phyto.fun
Posted: March 2022
Morningside Park Farmers Market Manager
DATE POSTED 9/19/22
Morningside Park Farmers Market Manager
Part-time, $18/hour position available at our Morningside Park Farmers Market on Sundays from 7:30am-3pm located in Morningside Park in Morningside Heights, Manhattan with additional flexible hou...read more
DATE POSTED 9/19/22
Morningside Park Farmers Market Manager
Part-time, $18/hour position available at our Morningside Park Farmers Market on Sundays from 7:30am-3pm located in Morningside Park in Morningside Heights, Manhattan 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 ensure 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 and managing daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
- Creating a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
- 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 branded items
- Taking initiative and 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.
- Attending weekly conference calls with fellow 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.
- Complete two days of shadowing in conjunction with 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, load out 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.
- Available to start immediately
In order to apply email your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:
What would it mean to you to assist managing a Farmer's Market?
Park Slope Farmers Market Manager
DATE POSTED 9/19/22
Park Slope Farmers Market Manager
Part-time, $18/hour position available at our Park Slope Farmers Market on Sundays from 7:30am-4pm located on 4th St off 5th Avenue in Park Slope with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering...read more
DATE POSTED 9/19/22
Park Slope Farmers Market Manager
Part-time, $18/hour position available at our Park Slope Farmers Market on Sundays from 7:30am-4pm located on 4th St off 5th Avenue in Park Slope 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 ensure 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 and managing daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
- Creating a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
- 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 branded items
- Taking initiative and 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.
- Attending weekly conference calls with fellow 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.
- Complete two days of shadowing in conjunction with 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, load out 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.
- Available to start immediately
In order to apply email your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:
What would it mean to you to assist managing a Farmer's Market?
Assistant Director, Farmers Market Federation of NY
Date Posted: 9/7/2022
Deadline for application: September 20, 2022
The Farmers Market Federation of NY is a highly respected, dynamic grassroots organization offering a variety of services and programs designed to advance and support New York’s farmers markets. We work di...read more
Date Posted: 9/7/2022
Deadline for application: September 20, 2022
The Farmers Market Federation of NY is a highly respected, dynamic grassroots organization offering a variety of services and programs designed to advance and support New York’s farmers markets. We work directly with farmers market managers, farmers and vendors participating in farmers markets, as well as numerous state agencies, Cornell Cooperative Extension and a variety of nonprofit organizations to fulfill our mission.
Along with the Executive Director, the Assistant Director will provide leadership and assistance for programs that support farmers markets in New York State. This individual will become a part of a team, responsible for assisting in managing the programs and operations of the organization, as well as other duties that will maintain the organization, its members, partners and supporters. The Assistant Director works directly under the Executive Director and is expected to learn all aspects of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the administration of the organization’s ongoing programs: SNAP at Farmers Markets; FMM Pro – Managers Certification Program; SARE Consumer Study, Farmers Market Managers Conference
- work with market managers and partners
- participate in financial recordkeeping
- maintain work plan/schedule
- report to funders
- Fundraising events
- develop and administer
- Advocacy work, as directed by board’s Advocacy Committee
- Work cooperatively with the Executive Director to establish new projects; secure funding
- Assist with Board Committees to complete work assignments per Federation strategic plan
- Promote the organization to stakeholders to build awareness and continued support; i.e. press releases, social media, events
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters Degree in a related field is preferred, however a Bachelors Degree and 5 years of experience in nonprofit management or farmers markets will be considered
- Office and financial management and nonprofit administrative skills
- Ability to travel throughout NYS to meet with and represent the organization to market managers and their supporters, and other collaborating agencies
- Ability to meet background check requirements
- Computer skills:
- working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- working knowledge of website development
- comfort level with technology
- Grant writing experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a cooperative manner with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Some agriculture experience helpful
- Fundraising and fund development experience helpful
The job is contingent upon a six month performance review before permanent placement is made.
Salary Level: $48,000, based on a 40 hour week; commensurate with qualifications
McGolrick Park Farmers Market Manager
DATE POSTED 9/19/22
McGolrick Park Farmers Market Manager
Part-time, $18/hour position available at our McGolrick Park Farmers Market on Sundays from 7:30am-3pm located in McGolrick Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with additional flexible hours outside of ma...read more
DATE POSTED 9/19/22
McGolrick Park Farmers Market Manager
Part-time, $18/hour position available at our McGolrick Park Farmers Market on Sundays from 7:30am-3pm located in McGolrick Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn 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 ensure 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 and managing daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
- Creating a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
- 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 branded items
- Taking initiative and 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.
- Attending weekly conference calls with fellow 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.
- Complete two days of shadowing in conjunction with 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, load out 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.
- Available to start immediately
In order to apply email your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:
What would it mean to you to assist managing a Farmer's Market?