Company description

River Ridge Farm & Market is a diversified, four-season organic farm based in central Connecticut, entering its 7th year of production. We grow fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers across three farm locations, with approximately one acre under greenhouse cultivation and about 35 acres in active production. As a low-till organic operation, we are deeply committed to soil health, environmental stewardship, and building resilient farming systems.

We are a production-driven farm business with many interconnected parts—field and greenhouse growing, harvest, wash/pack, farmers markets, value-added food production, two year-round farm stores, an ice cream shop, and a bakery—all working together to bring food directly from our fields to our community. We sell primarily direct-to-consumer, keeping us closely connected to both our land and our customers.

Our team is close-knit, hardworking, and motivated. We move fast, solve problems in real time, and rely on clear communication and teamwork to keep a complex operation running smoothly. The work is physical, full, and sometimes chaotic—especially during peak season—but it’s also collaborative, rewarding, and fun. We laugh, we learn, and we take pride in doing meaningful work together. If you enjoy working hard, staying grounded under pressure, and finishing the day tired but proud, River Ridge Farm might be the place for you.

Job description

Farmers Market Associates are responsible for the full operation of our farmers market booth, either independently or as part of a small team. This includes loading and transporting product, setting up and breaking down the market stand, handling sales, and maintaining an organized, attractive display throughout the market day.

Key Responsibilities:
- Load and unload vehicles at the farm and market; Peak season loading begins as early as 6:00am
- Packing vehicles carefully and efficiently is essential
- Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Safely drive company vehicles to and from farmers markets
- Set up and break down market booths (tent, tables, signage, displays)
- Sell farm-grown produce and value-added products
-Operate POS system and accurately handle cash and card transactions
-Provide clear, friendly customer service and answer product questions
-Make product suggestions and engage customers confidently
-Keep the market stand clean, organized, fully stocked, and visually appealing
-Track sales and communicate sell-outs or issues to the farm team
-Follow all food safety guidelines and farmers market rules
-Represent River Ridge Farm reliably and professionally

Schedule
May through October
Primarily weekends; some weekday markets possible
Full-time or part-time availability considered
Early mornings and long market days required

Qualifications:
- Reliable and punctual
- Valid drivers license, and a clean driving record required to fulfill job duties
- Comfortable working independently in a public, customer-facing setting
- Able to stand for long periods and lift/carry farm products
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather
- Basic math skills and comfort handling money
- Customer service, retail, or farmers market experience is a plus (not required)
- Interest in local food or farming is helpful but not required
- Comfortable backing up a trailer is a plus; willing to train the right candidate

Compensation & Perks
Hourly pay: $17–$20, based on experience
Employee discount on farm products
Free vegetables
Market trading allowed
Seasonal, straightforward role with consistent weekly hours

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $16.35 - 20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline