Farmers Market Lead Specialist

Overview

Green Things Farm Collective is a community-centered, organic, no-till farm located just outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We specialize in direct sale of produce, flowers, and beef to our local eaters through our farm stand, farm memberships, farmers markets, local restaurants, and distribution programs. We aim to pioneer a regenerative agriculture model that reflects the world we live in today and moves us toward a healthier future.

We empower our team members to hone their farming craft and contribute to a compassionate farming community that celebrates good work and well-earned bounty.

This is a Field Crew Specialist Position. Visit our website to review our general Field Crew Position and our Farmers Market Specialist Assistant position.

Farmers Market Specialists Leads are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the GTFC Farmers Market stall at Kerrytown and Farmington by carrying out documented processes and procedures for market prep, set-up, sales, and breakdown, and ensuring a consistent customer experience by being a regular figure and operator of our markets.

These roles are ideal for dependable, people-oriented members who have experience growing and cooking with vegetables, enjoy early mornings, customer interaction, and being a public-facing representative of our farm.

Kerrytown Market position:
May–Mid-December

• Market work on Wednesday and Saturday, 5 AM – 4 PM
• On-farm market prep and crew harvest work on Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 AM – 4 PM

Farmington Market position:
May–October

• Saturday 6 AM–4 PM
• On-farm market prep and crew harvest work on Fridays, 7 AM–4 PM

Market Specialists may also choose to work on-farm as a crew member on other days of the week to meet full-time benefit requirements.

• Prepare for, set up, operate, and break down the GTFC market stall following established systems and checklists.
• Support and collaborate with market staff during sales hours. Provide excellent customer service and a fast-paced market environment.
• Coordinate post-market handling of unsold produce, including sales to Argus Farm Stop, donations to Food Gatherers, and proper storage of unclaimed sellable produce.
• Ensure market vehicles are returned to the farm and properly unpacked after each market.
• Submit weekly market orders based on past sales records, current inventory, and seasonal sales goals.
• Oversee market preparations and team readiness before market days.
• Track sales goals and performance throughout the season. Communicate regularly with sales, fulfillment, and membership teams.
• Work with the Membership Services Manager to coordinate CSA market pick up (Kerrytown only).
• Support market staffing and scheduling needs

This position is hourly, $15-20/hr

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