Company description

FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, vibrant, sustainable, and resilient food future for the region by producing innovative solutions in partnership with local communities and organizations in the DC area. We create food access, economic development, and community building through hands-on education, farmers markets, and distribution programs. FRESHFARM’s Pop-Up Food Hub (PUFH) is a nonprofit food hub and food distributor with two key missions: (1) to support small- and mid-sized local farmers in the Mid-Atlantic region - especially Black and Brown farmers - to connect with wholesale partners to grow their businesses and (2) to nourish our community, and especially those who struggle with food security, by providing them with fresh, locally grown produce at wholesale prices. Our team works closely with numerous community organizations that serve low-income families and individuals with a need for fresh fruits and vegetables. Since we source our produce from our farmers markets in DC, Maryland, & Virginia, we support our local farmers while bringing more fresh fruits & vegetables to our neighbors in need.

Job description

WHO YOU ARE:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work in food systems work or operations/logistics or delivery preferred
• Passionate about FRESHFARM’s mission and open to taking direction and running with bold ideas
• Can work well independently, while following written instructions, with limited direct supervision
• Strong problem solver who can take a proactive, creative, and flexible approaches when issues arise
• Comfort working with Gsuite is required; experience with asset management softwares preferred
  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Market Operations Associate is responsible for ensuring all markets and farm stands have the required supplies and equipment needed to operate on a weekly basis. This will include delivering supplies and equipment to market & storage locations, purchasing supplies and equipment as needed, and working cross team to ensure supplies and equipment provided by other teams make it to their destination. The Associate will report to the Farmers Market Operations Manager.
● Fulfill deliveries of both equipment and supplies to market and storage sites in DC, MD and VA
● Utilize organizational systems for inventory and asset management to ensure accurate and timely
recordkeeping as it relates to delivery and purchase of supplies and equipment
● Support the Market Operations Manager in facilitating the maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and
storage sites, as-needed
● Attend weekly Market Team meeting (WED, 10am-11am), check FRESHFARM email and Slack regularly,
and attend other meetings as required based on position needs
● Coordinate across FRESHFARM teams to facilitate the delivery of supplies and equipment to all
markets and farm stands, as needed
● Complete general administrative duties, including submitting credit card reports and timesheets

THE PERKS:
● Get first hand experience working directly in farmers market operations and learn about DC’s local food
system along the way
● Work with a collaborative, diverse, welcoming, and fun-loving team
● Make a difference in your community by strengthening the backbone of our food access infrastructure

THE DETAILS

• This is a part-time, non-exempt position with variable hours, ranging from 20-24 hours per week.
• The required shifts for this position are as follows:
  • Tuesdays 9:00am-5:00pm (in-office, administrative tasks & meetings)
  • Wednesdays* 9:00am -5:00pm (in-person, delivery) - preferred, but not always required
  • Thursdays 9:00am-5:00pm (in-person, delivery)
  • *Occasional Friday shifts from 9:00am-5:00pm may be requested in lieu of Wednesday shifts
• Other administrative work can be completed on a flexible schedule, with supervisor approval

● In-person shifts begin and end at 1400 Park Road NW, Washington DC, where organizational vehicles
are currently parked. The employee must also be able to work from FRESHFARM’s office
● All employees accrue 1 hour sick leave / 28.5 hours worked (equates to just under 2 work weeks of sick
leave / year). All new employees accrue vacation (1 hour per every 26 hours worked; equates to 2 work
weeks of vacation / year) with increases after 3 and 6 years tenure, respectively
● This is a seasonal position and is therefore not eligible for holiday leave or other company benefits
● This is seasonal role will terminate no later than 2/28/2026

PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
● Able to regularly load objects up to 50 lbs onto or off of a dolly from a truck or table
● Able to regularly push a cart or dolly weighing 150-600 lbs up to 200 yds and/or up and down steep
grades
● Must be able to work in all-weather conditions in an outdoor environment
● Able to operate delivery vehicles, including a large cargo van and/or 11-ft box truck; valid driver’s license
& clean driving record required to fulfill job duties
● Must meet the FRESHFARM Guidelines for Drivers of Agency Vehicles; must have no more than the
following within the past four years: two at-fault accidents; three minor moving violations; four
non-moving violations within the past year; zero major moving violations (driving with a
suspended/invalid license, DUI, reckless driving, speed contests)
● Able to load & unload the vehicles independently while driving delivery for up to 6 hrs/day
● Access to a personal smartphone with data; $25/month cell phone stipend provided
● Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to use FF office

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
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, disability, or veteran status in the following areas: employment, recruitment, or advertisements for employment; compensation, termination, upgrading, and promotions; any other conditions of employment.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $22.00 - $24.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline