Farmer's Market & Vegetable Field Crew Member

Job Description

Job Description

Fishkill Farms is a family-owned and operated orchard and vegetable farm in the Hudson Valley dedicated to sustainable agriculture, exceptional produce, and meaningful community connections. Started in 1913, we grow a diverse mix of fruits and vegetables and sell directly to customers through our farm store, farmers markets, Pick Your Own, and CSA programs.

We’re seeking a hardworking, positive, and reliable individual to join our team as a  Farmers Market & Vegetable Field Crew Member . This is a dynamic position that blends hands-on fieldwork with direct customer engagement at local farmers markets.

Position Overview

This role is split between harvesting and maintaining vegetable crops in the field and representing Fishkill Farms at farmers markets once a week in Brooklyn. Ideal candidates enjoy physical outdoor work, early mornings, and interacting with customers in a fast-paced market setting. This position will report both to the Farm/Assistant Farm manager and Market Manager.

This position requires the ability to attend Carroll Gardens Greenmarkets on Sundays. Candidates without the ability to attend this market will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities Vegetable Field Work

• Assist with planting, weeding, trellising, and general crop maintenance
• Harvest vegetables according to quality and food safety standards
• Wash, sort, and pack produce for retail, market and wholesale orders
• Support season extension tasks (row cover, greenhouse work, etc.)
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces, tools, and wash/pack areas
• Any other tasks determined by the Farm Management team

Farmers Market Sales

• Drive a 16ft box truck or Sprinter to and from Markets
• Load and unload produce and market equipment
• Set up and break down attractive market displays
• Engage customers warmly and knowledgeably about our produce and farm practices
• Accurately handle cash and point-of-sale transactions
• Track inventory and communicate low-stock items to supervisors
• Represent Fishkill Farms professionally and enthusiastically

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Friendly, outgoing, and confident interacting with customers
• Reliable transportation and punctuality (early mornings required for market days)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous farm experience highly preferred but not required
• Clean driving record, experience driving larger vehicles preferred but not required
• Enthusiasm for agriculture and the products we grow and sell

Schedule

• Seasonal position (spring through fall, with potential extension)
• Early mornings required for harvest and market days (Sunday markets 3:30am)
• Weekend availability required
• 50-55 hours per week in season (April - November), 20-35 hours per week in winter
• In season schedule: 7:30-5:30
• Winter schedule: 8:00-5:00
• 2 15 minute paid breaks (1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon), 1 hour unpaid lunch

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• 20% off all products in our farm store, 10% of alcohol
• Free vegetables when there is a surplus and are harvested on employees own time
• Limited amounts of fruit depending on season/availability
• Hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and direct farm marketing
• Opportunity to grow with a respected Hudson Valley farm

Fishkill Farms is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity on our team