Farmers Market Specialist (7448)

Farmers Market Specialists are responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the GTFC Farmers Market stall at the Kerrytown and Farmington Farmers Markets by carrying out documented processes and procedures for market prep, set-up, sales, and breakdown, and ensuring a consistent and familiar customer experience by being a regular figure and operator of our markets.

These roles are ideal for dependable, people-oriented members who have experience growing and cooking with vegetables, enjoy early mornings, customer interaction, and being a public-facing representative of our farm.

We are hiring three Market Specialists for the 2026 season:

• Lead Farmington Market Specialist

• Co-Lead Kerrytown Market Specialist

• Assistant Kerrytown Market Specialist 

These positions are a specialization within our Field Crew team (see description above). When not scheduled for market, hired candidates can expect to work as members of our field crew on weekdays.

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 and flowers 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for, set up, operate, and break down the GTFC market stall following established systems and checklists.

• Support and collaborate with market staff during sales hours.

• Provide excellent customer service and a fast-paced market environment.

• Coordinate post-market handling of unsold produce, including sales to Argus Farm Stop, donations to Food Gatherers, and proper storage of unclaimed sellable produce.

• Ensure market vehicles are returned to the farm and properly unpacked after each market.

LEAD MARKET SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the above, the Lead Market Specialist

• Submit weekly market orders based on past sales records, current inventory, and seasonal sales goals.

• Oversee market preparations and team readiness prior to market days.

• Track sales goals and performance throughout the season.

• Communicate regularly with sales, fulfillment, and membership teams.

• Work with the Membership Services Manager to coordinate CSA market pick up (kerrytown only).

• Support market staffing and scheduling needs

ASSISTANT MARKET SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work consistently at Saturday markets and fill in for Wednesday markets as needed.

• Support market operations and fill in for Lead Market Specialist when needed

• Work as a member of the field crew on non-market days.

• Strong customer service skills and comfort interacting with the public.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Comfort driving a cargo van or truck and trailer once trained.

• Comfort using the Square POS, Airtable, and Google Sheets system once trained.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow systems and checklists.

• Confident giving direction and feedback, and working as part of a team.

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with early mornings and physically demanding work.