Farmers Market Associate
Employer: River Ridge Farm
Work Location: Portland, CT
Term of Employment: Seasonal
Compensation Range: $17-$20
Duties / Responsibilities
Position Overview
Farmers Market Associates are responsible for the full operation of our farmers market booth, either independently or as part of a small team. This includes loading and transporting product, setting up and breaking down the market stand, handling sales, and maintaining an organized, attractive display throughout the market day.
Key Responsibilities
- Load and unload vehicles at the farm and market
- Peak season loading begins as early as 6:00am
- Packing vehicles carefully and efficiently is essential
- Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Safely drive company vehicles to and from farmers markets
- Set up and break down market booths (tent, tables, signage, displays)
- Sell farm-grown produce and value-added products
- Operate POS system and accurately handle cash and card transactions
- Provide clear, friendly customer service and answer product questions
- Make product suggestions and engage customers confidently
- Keep the market stand clean, organized, fully stocked, and visually appealing
- Track sales and communicate sell-outs or issues to the farm team
- Follow all food safety guidelines and farmers market rules
- Represent River Ridge Farm reliably and professionally
Schedule
- May through October
- Primarily weekends; some weekday markets possible
- Full-time or part-time availability considered
- Early mornings and long market days required
Desired Applicant Experience
Qualifications
- Reliable and punctual
- Valid drivers license, and a clean driving record
- Comfortable working independently in a public, customer-facing setting
- Able to stand for long periods and lift/carry farm products
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather
- Basic math skills and comfort handling money
- Customer service, retail, or farmers market experience is a plus (not required)
- Interest in local food or farming is helpful but not required
- Comfortable backing up a trailer is a plus; willing to train the right candidate
How to Apply / Notes / Other Information
Hourly pay: $17–$20, based on experience
Employee discount on farm products
Free vegetables
Market trading allowed
Seasonal, straightforward role with consistent weekly hours
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your availability, relevant experience, and interest in the position to Dakota@riverridgefarmandmarket.com and use Subject line: “Farmers Market Associate Position 2026”