Market's Manager

North Point Community Farm; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Community Farm is seeking a full-time team member to lead our direct-to-consumer distribution (CSA and farmers’ markets) in the North Country. The role runs Wednesday through Sunday, covering CSA distributions and markets in Saranac Lake and Keene Valley, with emphasis on presenting vegetables attractively and delivering excellent customer service.

You will manage loading/unloading, assist with market prep, restock the farm stand, and keep signage consistent with clear prices.

Qualifications

• Full-time role focused on direct-to-consumer distribution (CSA & markets).
• Ability to work Wednesday–Sunday and at multiple markets.
• Strong customer service and ability to present vegetables attractively.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSA distributions and market setup across Saranac Lake and Keene Valley markets.
• Keep farm stand tidy with clear, consistent signage and pricing.
• Track sales and manage cash using Toast devices and kiosk.
• Help harvest, pack, restock, and prepare produce for markets.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Organizational skills

CSA distribution

Driving box truck

Tools

Toast handheld devices

Kiosk

Job description

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

Job duties include:

• 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 +

Deadline

February 15, 2027