Our mission: Cultivating farmer-led and community-rooted agriculture and food systems to actualize the rights of under-resourced peoples.
Providence Farm Collective (PFC) is a non-profit organization established in 2019 with a vision of empowering just and equitable access to food and farmland! PFC provides underserved communities and individuals in Western New York with land to farm; business and farming education; affordable fresh produce; a place to share cultural farming traditions and the social, emotional and health benefits of nature. For more information on PFC visit ProvidenceFarmCollective.org.
Job Description:
PFC seeks a self-motivated and business-minded Markets Assistant to support the Markets Manager in operating PFC’s markets with the ultimate goal of helping PFC’s farmers create viable farm businesses. The Markets Assistant position is full-time and seasonal from April until October. The Markets Assistant will report directly to the Deputy Executive Director.
Marketing:
- Support Markets Manager in marketing existing sales channels including CSA, PFC Farm Store, PFC International Farmers Market, food pantry program and wholesale accounts
- Assist Markets Manager in market research to assess wholesale and retail pricing and identify opportunities for growth
Daily Market Support:
- Assist in preparing for markets, operating markets, and delivering products
- Order fulfillment for wholesale accounts and food pantries
- Deliver produce Tuesdays and Wednesdays, operating PFC’s delivery truck
- Support record keeping for markets including records of sales, invoices, and farmer payments
- Clean and organize Wash-Pack area regularly
- Perform quality checks and inventory on products sold by farmers to PFC
- Provide support to Markets Manager in communication with markets including weekly CSA and wholesale emails
Farmer Mentorship and Education
- Work with Markets Manager to support business and market education for farmers
- Provide technical assistance to farmers including but not limited to post-harvest handling, packing orders, record keeping, and market development
Requirements/ Qualifications:
- Hard working, organized, and self-motivated
- Excellent communicator
- Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Suite
- Ability to work well independently, without direct supervision, and as a team
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding work
- Experience with marketing and businesses in the agriculture/ food industry preferred
- Valid driver’s license and personal transportation
Term and Hours:
This is a full time, seasonal position. $22-27/hour, commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled.
Application and Interview:
Providence Farm Collective is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community; we consider applicants for employment without regard to, and do not discriminate based on, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Qualified farmers and individuals from the communities farming at PFC will be given priority consideration for the position.
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Three professional references may be requested post interview.
