Company description
Oregon Road Organics is a certified organic specialty produce farm located in Cutchogue on Long Island’s North Fork. Founded in 2019, we are a family owned and operated farm. Since our founding, we have expanded to grow over 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables. Our farm operates with a commitment to sustainable, healthy practices including crop rotation, cover cropping, and Integrated Pest Management.
We sell wholesale organic produce across Long Island and Brooklyn, run a CSA program with local pickups for about 50 families, and participate in several community Farmers Markets in Suffolk and Nassau counties.
Job description
Job Description
We are seeking a Farmers Market Assistant Manager to join our team for the 2025 market season as we expand to a 4th market. This part-time, seasonal role supports the Farm Manager in maintaining smooth market operations and ensuring a great customer experience. You’ll be involved in packing/loading at the farm, setting up at the market, managing retail operations, and reloading at the end of the day.
Key duties include:
- Assisting with packing and loading produce for markets
- Setting up and managing the market booth, including customer service
- Ensuring accurate pricing, USDA-compliant signage, and inventory management
- Supporting POS system functionality and customer transactions
This position runs from June to October, Thursdays to Sundays, 30-40 hours per week. Pay is $20-$22 per hour based on experience.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid NYS Driver’s License - this job requires driving a commercial vehicle to and from different farmers markets
- High school diploma
- Fluent in English
- 1-2 years experience in food systems
- Availability on weekends and holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with or without assistance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience driving large vehicles (Sprinter Van, Box Truck)
- Organic farming experience
- Retail experience
- Passion for high-quality, fresh ingredients
- Knowledge of Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
April 01, 2025