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
Food Access Associate (Washington, DC, part-time, seasonal)
Are you passionate about food access, quick with technology, and skilled at building relationships and helping others? Join our Food Access team as a Food Access Associate! Our DC-based Food Access Associates are responsible for supporting our food access programs by supporting the customers that use them and the farmers that facilitate them. At markets, community events, and virtually, they provide technical assistance and assist with enrollment & outreach, and help operate the critical infrastructure behind our benefits and incentives programs. We are hiring two Associates for the rest of the 2024 Main Season, one of whom must be bilingual in Spanish & English.
Learn more about the Food Access Associate – DC role, and apply today – no resume or cover letter needed!
Bilingual Market Champion (Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese)
Are you an active DC community member passionate about food access? Do you speak Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese? Join our team as a Bilingual Market Champion! Champions create a welcoming environment at markets for participants of the Produce Plus and Senior FMNP benefits programs – two food access programs currently administered by FRESHFARM that allow DC residents with limited access to fresh, nutritious food to purchase locally grown fruits & vegetables from farmers markets. Market Champions also support program enrollment, provide information and programmatic updates, and ensure that community feedback about the programs is heard. As this role is Bilingual, these Champions will provide this support in English and another language (Spanish and/or Chinese – Mandarin or Cantonese) in which they are fluent. Applicants should be excited to engage directly with customers at various community sites across the District.
Learn more about becoming a Bilingual Market Champion – no resume or cover letter needed to apply!
Farmers Market Staff & Substitutes (Arlington, NW DC & Fairfax)
FRESHFARM is seeking lovers of local food to join our team as Farmers Market Staff or Substitutes! If you’re a creative and flexible problem solver who enjoys working on a team, spending time outdoors, and promoting regional, accessible, fresh food – this is the role for you. Market Staff are responsible for executing market operations, interfacing with stakeholders, and creating a vibrant and friendly market. Our team is currently seeking Market Staff on Saturdays at our Arlington and Cleveland Park markets for the 2024 Main Season, as well as Substitutes who can support our markets on Thursdays and/or weekends in Fairfax County, VA. Learn more and apply today – no resume needed!
Food Access Translators (Contractors or Volunteers)
Are you a local food fan who is fluent in Farsi and/or Arabic? Help FRESHFARM facilitate food access and community building at farmers markets by increasing accessibility through translation! We are seeking project-based contractors or volunteers excited about remote or in-person translation or interpretation opportunities to support our program and its participants. This is a great opportunity to build vibrant relationships with staff, vendors, customers, and other local community members from all walks of life.
Learn more about the Food Access Translator role here.
PUFH Community Delivery Drivers (part-time; Hyattsville, MD)
Looking for a small job with a big impact? Apply to join our Pop-Up Food Hub (PUFH) team as a Community Delivery Driver (CDD) this season! FRESHFARM is seeking one CDD on Thursday afternoons to help distribute fresh produce. Our nonprofit food hub functions as a food distributor, supporting small- and mid-sized local farmers while serving community members, especially low-income families and individuals with a need for fresh fruits and vegetables. CDDs must use a personal vehicle for delivery (mileage reimbursement provided) and have a valid driver’s license. Learn more and apply today – no resume needed!
FoodCorps Service Member – FoodPrints
FoodCorps partners with schools and communities to nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of belonging. Their AmeriCorps members serve alongside educators and school nutrition leaders to provide kids with nourishing meals, food education, and culturally affirming experiences with food that celebrate and nurture the whole child. As a FoodCorps placement site, FRESHFARM’s FoodPrints is searching for aspiring food educators who, through mentorship, in-school experience, and professional development, want to further their careers in food education. For the 2024-2025 school year, FoodPrints is hiring two Service Members who will each support programming on-site at 1-2 of FoodPrints’ partner schools. Successful candidates will have experience working with youth, are comfortable working as part of a team, and are motivated, responsible, and passionate about cooking and gardening. We also aspire to find service members who have ties to the communities we serve, including the DC community and those impacted by food insecurity.
Learn more about being a FoodCorps Service Member at FoodPrints and apply today!
FoodPrints Classroom Assistants (Spring Semester 2024; Interns, Work-Study Students, & Volunteers)
Interested in growing your food education skills? FoodPrints is looking for people to join our program as Classroom Assistants! FoodPrints Classroom Assistants will support preschool – 5th grade food and garden education classes during Spring Semester 2024. We are seeking candidates to start in mid or later February, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
Learn more about being a FoodPrints Classroom Assistant and how to apply.
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.
Kesh & Fresh: Farmers Market Sales Associate
Kesh & Fresh is seeking a dynamic Sales Associate to join their team at the farmers market,
showcasing the rich flavors of Moroccan sauces and spreads! If you’re passionate about exotic cuisines, enjoy engaging with customers, and thrive in a lively environment, they want to hear from you. Responsibilities include arriving at least half an hour before the market starts; setting up and organizing the stand efficiently, featuring a diverse range of Moroccan sauces and spreads; breaking down and cleaning up after market hours; welcoming customers and enticing them to experience the unique taste of Moroccan products through sampling; and providing assistance to customers, including processing credit card transactions. Applicants must have excellent customer service skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and be reliable and punctual. Previous sales or customer service experience is a plus. Market locations are DC, Arlington/Alexandria, and Mosaic District. Schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 8am to 12pm or 9am to 1pm. Pay is $20 per hour. To apply, email a resume and brief cover letter to keshfreshdc@gmail.com or call 202-999-2587.
Posted March 27, 2024
Four Seasons Nursery: Market Staff
Four Seasons Nursery sells plants (herbs, veggie starts, houseplants, seasonal flowers) at the Dupont Circle Market. They are looking for a friendly market helper to conduct sales. Plant knowledge is helpful, but not required. Hours are 7am to 2pm, and pay is $100 per market. This position rotates Sundays with other market helpers. You may work 1 to 3 Sundays a month depending on the schedule of the other helpers. Please send a brief description of yourself along with your email and cell phone number to fourseasonsn@yahoo.com to apply.
Posted April 24, 2024