What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmers Market Staff position at Square Roots Farm?
Square Roots Farm is looking for a farmers market team starting in April to work a weekly Saturday farmers market, selling our pasture-raised meat and eggs.
Now in the midst of our 16th year of operation, we are a diversified farm that raises eggs, chicken, turkey, pork, and beef primarily for farmers’ markets and wholesale. Our farm focuses on pasture-based and regenerative practices, and we strive to market our products to our neighbors of all backgrounds and income levels. In 2026, we will manage ~1500 laying hens and 45 head of beef and raise 6,000 broilers (meat chickens), 400 turkeys and 40 pigs, and sell at three weekly farmers markets.
As a a farmers market team member, you will contribute to our goals of farming sustainability, promoting food access for all.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, comfortable interacting with farmers market customers, able to handle the sometimes fast past of market. Must be able to repeatedly lift heavy coolers (~50lbs).
We have two indoor markets in April, which this person would attend with one of the farm owners for training, before starting weekly on their own on May 16th. Final market is November 7th.
There is potential for successful candidates to add other roles on the farm, if interested.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, ages, races, and ethnicities.
Dates:
Seasonal, starting 4/4/26
Part-time: Saturdays, 7:30- 2:00
Responsibilities:
- Load vehicle for market
- Drive to and from market
- Set up and breakdown farmers market stand
- Engage with customers
- Sell products
- Efficiently use POS system to track all sales
Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
- Friendly
- Passionate about local food and farming
- Valid driver’s license
Compensation:
- Hourly, starting at $16/hr
- Eggs, discount on other farm products
- Opportunities for ongoing professional and career development
To apply:
- Email a letter of interest and resume
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person