Company description

Green Things Farm Collective is a community-centered, organic, and no-till farm located just outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We specialize in the direct sale of produce, flowers, and beef, to our local eaters through our farm stand, farm memberships, farmers markets, local restaurants, and a variety of local grocery and food distribution programs. With respect for age-old traditions, practices, and economics of small-scale farming and land stewardship, we seek to pioneer a new model of regenerative agriculture that reflects the world we live in today and moves us towards a healthier future. 

We pride ourselves on building an organization that empowers our team members to hone their farming craft over time and contribute to a compassionate farming community that celebrates good work and well-earned bounty.

 

Job description

The Farmers Market Specialist is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the GTFC Farmers Market stall at the Kerrytown Farmers Market or Farmington Market, through carrying out documented processes and procedures for market prep, set-up, sales, and break down and ensuring a consistent customer experience by being a regular figure and operator at the Kerrytown Market or Farmington market.

This is a Field Crew Specialist Position. Visit our website to review our general Field Crew Position

Market seasons and hours:

• Kerrytown Market: May-Mid December: Wednesday and Saturday 5 AM-4 PM
• Farmington Market: May-October: Saturday 6 AM-4 PM 
  To ensure a two-day weekend, Market Specialists who work a Saturday market shift will not be scheduled to work the following Monday at the farm. Market Specialists may also choose to not work Thursdays to stay more consistent with a 40 hour work week, but are required to work Tuesdays and Fridays on-farm during the market season.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The day of market, take all necessary steps as outlined in the Market SOP to ensure the success of a smooth running market day.
• Assist the rotating market team in operating the market stall, offering direction and guidance when needed.
• Coordinate the sales of left-over produce to Argus Farm Stop, and the donation of lower quality (but perfectly edible) items to Food Gatherers.
• After the market, make sure that the van is properly unpacked and parked.
• Fill in as ‘Lead’ Market Specialist, carrying out operation tasks and overseeing the market team members on the day of market, and working with the fulfillment team to cover additional market prep tasks the day before market as needed. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills, to be maintained during a hectic market environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds for short periods of time.
• Must be able to safely and comfortably drive and operate the Promaster van, or truck and trailer.
• Must be process and check-list oriented.
• Must be comfortable giving directions.
• Must be an early riser and early morning thinker/doer 

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

April 16, 2025