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Saturday Market Assistant Position:
We’re hiring one Saturday Market Assistant for the 2026 farmers market season, running from April through the end of September. This position is scheduled Saturdays from 6:30 AM–12:30 PM at the Chapel Hill Farmers Market.
We’re looking for a hardworking, dependable, and enthusiastic individual who loves local food, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and maintains a positive attitude through early mornings and all kinds of weather. Prior customer service experience (restaurant, retail, or food sales) is required.
As a Market Assistant, you’ll work closely with a farm staff member or the farm owner and play a key role in our market operations. Responsibilities include:
Setting up and breaking down the market booth
Creating and maintaining attractive produce and flower displays
Engaging with customers and representing our farm
Processing sales using the Square app
Farmers markets are the primary sales outlet for our small farm, so reliability is essential. This role requires consistent attendance at all scheduled shifts, with any time off requested in advance.
Compensation:
$20/hour
Generous take-home produce (and flowers!) for you and your household
If you enjoy working outdoors, connecting with your community, and supporting local agriculture, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please email us:
Copy of your resume - please include all jobs
Three work-related references
Your availability
A few sentences about your interest in local food, why you are interested in working with us, and relevant work experience including any customer service experience.
If your qualifications match what we’re looking for, we will contact you to schedule a zoom or on-farm (preferred) interview.
