Employment
Work with FRESHFARM
Below are the full-time and part-time employment opportunities that are currently available at FRESHFARM, as well as job openings available with our market vendors.
FRESHFARM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate, and will take affirmative action measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, criminal record, disability, or veteran status in the following areas:
- Employment, recruitment, or advertisements for employment
- Compensation, termination, upgrading, and promotions
- Any other conditions of employment
FRESHFARM Employment Positions
Grain Stand Specialist
Grain Stand Specialists are the face of FRESHFARM’s Grains program and serve as an ambassador for local farmers, millers, and other local producers at the market; they will actively engage with customers including promoting the products and facilitating sales. Furthermore, they will educate visitors about regional grains and the grain producers. All roles start and end in Hyattsville, MD; we are currently hiring for the Dupont Circle (Sunday) market.
Successful candidates will be excited to work outdoors at a local Farmers’ Market and to support local producers, interested in learning about the regional grain shed and leveraging any grain experience they have, and passionate about creating inclusive spaces for the community to enjoy and access local food and support regional farmers and food producers.
Learn more and apply today! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
FoodPrints Bilingual Lead Teacher
FoodPrints Lead Teachers are responsible for leading engaging FoodPrints programming at at least one of our partner schools, including classroom management, lesson planning, and program implementation utilizing FoodPrints’ grow-cook-eat-learn model in school classrooms, gardens, and teaching kitchens. This role also entails some administrative work to prepare for classes and maintain documentation. Teachers are each supervised by an Instructional Coach and are active members of a collaborative team working across the city in FoodPrints partner schools.
Successful candidates will be experienced teachers with an ability to work with students in an academic setting & utilize and adapt curricular materials for student and class needs and will have worked in garden and/or food education-related fields, including environmental education, place-based education, science, or outdoor learning. Professional fluency in Spanish and English is required for this role.
Learn more and apply today! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
FoodPrints School Based Farm Stand Assistant (Fall 2026 Internships)
Looking for an opportunity to learn about the local food system? Excited about food education, food access, and local agriculture? Apply for an internship with FRESHFARM! Our School Based Farm Stand Assistants will work at least twice a month at one of our School-Based Farm Stands. At the farm stands, they will engage with customers at the Farm Stand about the produce, samples, and other recipe ideas, and support all aspects of the program. This internship runs from mid-August until late November.
The priority application deadline for this position is July 12, 2026; applications for interns will remain open and review will continue on a rolling basis until spot is filled – learn more and apply today!
FoodPrints Classroom Assistant (Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 Semester)
Interested in growing your food education skills? FoodPrints is looking for interns, volunteers, and/or Federal Work Study students to join our program as Classroom Assistants! FoodPrints Classroom Assistants work directly with FoodPrints Lead Teachers to facilitate preschool – 5th grade classes that provide hands-on experiences for local students to grow, harvest, cook, and eat nutritious, fresh, local, and seasonal food. We are currently seeking Classroom Assistants to support the work of the FoodPrints program at one or more partner schools in Washington, DC during the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about this opportunity and apply today!
Farmers Market Employment Positions
Our farmers and producers frequently share job openings with us. The following market farmers and producers currently have positions available. Please note, these are NOT FRESHFARM positions; you would be hired directly by the vendor. Please direct all questions regarding these positions to the vendors themselves.
La Caldería – Health Ambassador
La Caldería is seeking energetic and outgoing health ambassadors to join their farmers market team for weekend markets across Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, being outdoors, and sharing wellness-focused products in a community-driven environment. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down the booth, offering samples, educating customers about our freeze-dried bone broth products, handling sales transactions, and maintaining a welcoming presence at the markets. Compensation includes market-day pay, sales bonuses, and tips, along with a free bag of dog treats to take home. Saturday and Sunday markets available. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a reliable transportation to travel to and from the markets. Interested individuals should email hello@lacalderia.com with a short note about themselves and their availability to apply.
Posted May 20, 2026