Company description

We became friends managing neighboring farms in the Hudson Valley, sharing ideas about vegetables, agriculture, and the farms we envisioned running one day.
In 2021, recognizing the multitude of skills necessary to have a successful farm and a shared interest in relocating to the North Country, we began to lay the groundwork to start North Point Community Farm.

Our mission
Provide our local community with affordable high quality vegetables
Follow agricultural practices that build resiliency in the soil and surrounding ecosystems, and transition the farm to certified organic production
Support owners and employees in living a high quality and meaningful life

Job description

We are looking to fill a full time position focused on our direct to consumer distribution (CSA & farmers’ markets). This person will work Wednesday- Sunday and take leadership in our CSA distribution, Saranac Lake and Keene Valley farmers’ markets, and farm stand. This person must be passionate about vegetables and local food and be excited to be one of the forward faces of the farm and handle customer service with care and professionalism.

On Wednesday and Thursday you will do whatever organizing, cleaning, and maintenance you need to be set up for the week and work two CSA distributions (one on each day). On Friday you will assist with market harvest and prep. On Saturday and Sunday you will work at the farmers' markets. This is a newly imagined role and may evolve over the course of the season as we figure out what does and doesn’t work. You are responsible for making our customer experience as good as possible. This means vegetables are presented in a visually appealing way, all signage is clear with consistent prices, and you can speak comfortably about the flavor and how to prepare all of the vegetables. 5 days paid vacation time off. 5 days unpaid personal time off

Valid drivers’ license, comfortable driving box truck and cargo van.
Work both Saranac Lake (Saturdays) and Keene valley (Sundays) farmers markets including unloading/ reloading Saturday afternoon/Sunday morning
Work a CSA distribution on both Wednesday and Thursday
Help harvest and pack the truck on Fridays
Restock and keep farm stand tidy Thursday-Sunday
Plant and maintain PYO flower garden (help from the crew provided)
Keep market supplies and signs clean, organized, and stocked
Track sales accurately using Toast handheld devices and kiosk
Manage cash responsibly and keep a full till of change

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

February 15, 2027