Front Porch Farm is seeking to grow our responsible and enthusiastic staff of Farmers Market vendors! A diverse certified organic farm located in Healdsburg, CA Front Porch grows vegetable crops, specialty cut flowers, polenta corn, orchard fruits and cane berries, all sold proudly at various Bay Area farmers markets. We are looking for one person to staff some portion of our farmers markets. Farmers market vendors are ambassadors of the farm and create a welcoming, informative and enjoyable shopping experience for the general public.

We are looking for someone who can work the following markets:

Tuesday: Napa market (May-October)
Thursday: San Rafael Civic Center market (year-round)
*Saturday: Healdsburg market (May-December)
The mandatory schedule for this position would be Tuesdays and Thursdays. *We are also in need of Saturday support, but that’s not a required day for this position. Please indicate in your application if you would like to work Saturdays as well.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

❏ Drive box truck from the farm to market, where a work partner will meet to assist with set-up.

❏ Work with fellow market staffer to set up the stand prior to the start of market. Create and maintain a visually appealing farmer’s market display based on the existing Front Porch Farm brand and standards.

❏ Provide excellent customer service and communication.

❏ Knowledgeably and enthusiastically discuss our products and our farming practices with the public. Educate customers about the uses of our produce and share cooking tips.

❏ Conduct accurate sales transactions.

❏ Keep market supplies organized and maintained (containers, signs, tables, tents, etc.) during set-up, market and breakdown.

❏ Upon return to the farm, unpack truck – returning unsold items, cash box, and sales equipment to their proper locations.

 

Schedule:

(Estimated. End-time fluctuates based on how long it takes to pack up and return to the farm.).

Tuesdays: 5:00am-3:30pm

Thursdays: 5:00am-3:30pm

Saturdays: 6:30am-1:30pm

 

Our Ideal Candidate:

❏ Is a great communicator who is able to deliver excellent customer service

❏ Is enthusiastic about organic agriculture and interested in interacting with the public around food and farming

❏ Enjoys working hard, can comfortably and safely lift and carry 50 lbs

❏ Has good awareness of food safety guidelines

❏ Is detail-oriented and organized

❏ Has experience driving large vehicles and has a clean driving record

❏ Farming and/or cooking experience is a plus

 

Compensation: $20-$22/hour DOE,  plus trades and excess perishable produce at the end of the day.

 

Application Instructions:

To apply, please fill out the application form on our website, or  send a resume, cover letter, and two references to sara@fpfarm.com with “Application” in the subject line.