Markets Assistant

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 & Aggregation Manager in operating PFC’s diverse markets, with the ultimate goal of helping PFC farmers create viable farm businesses. The Markets Assistant, reporting directly to the Markets & Aggregation Manager, is a full-time, seasonal position.

Research and Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative support to the Markets & Aggregation Manager for PFC’s CSA program, the PFC Farm Store, the PFC International Farmers Market, the Produce Aggregation for Food Pantries program, and all wholesale accounts
• Assist Markets & Aggregation Manager in market research to assess wholesale and retail pricing and identify areas and opportunities for growth for supporting PFC farmers

Daily Market Support:

• Assist in preparing for markets, operating markets, and deliveries
• Responsible for order fulfillment for wholesale accounts and food pantry deliveries
• Using PFC’s delivery truck, deliver produce to wholesale accounts outlets, food pantries, and the PFC International Farmers Market
• Support recordkeeping for markets, including records of sales, invoices, and farmer payments
• Clean, sanitize, and organize the barn’s food aggregation hub wash and pack area regularly including produce delivery bins for markets
• Clean, sanitize, and organize the barn’s wholesale account cold storage units regularly
• Perform regular and rigorous quality checks and inventory on products sold by farmers to PFC
• Provide communications support to the Markets & Aggregation Manager for weekly CSA and wholesale emails
• Assist in organizing and operating the PFC International Farmers Market, including maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Keep the PFC Farm Store and its entrance clean, including regular cleaning of the cooler and freezer, running inventory, and communicating with the Markets & Aggregation Manager when products from partner farms need to be reordered
• When needed, operate the PFC Farm Store including stocking inventory, operating the cash register, interfacing with and assisting customers, and other duties as needed
• Prepare and create displays for PFC produce for the CSA and for sale at the PFC Farm Store
• Engage with and assist CSA members and shoppers at both the PFC Farm Store and the PFC International Farmers Market
• Assist Farm Crew with work in fields including, but not limited to, harvesting and washing produce
• Other duties as assigned

Farmer Mentorship and Education

• Assist Markets & Aggregation Manager in supporting business and market education workshops for farmers, including administrative support for creating materials
• Provide technical assistance to farmers including, but not limited to, post-harvest handling, proper packaging of orders, proper usage of the hub’s wash and pack station, invoice writing, recordkeeping, and market development
• Provide technical assistance to farmers at PFC’s International Farmers Market

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Providence Farm Collective
• Professional and respectful in all interactions, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Hard working, organized, and self-motivated
• Excellent communicator
• Multilingual with fluency in Burmese, Karenni, and/or Swahili preferred
• Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Suite
• Ability to work well independently, without direct supervision, and also as a team member
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding work on a daily basis
• Experience with marketing and businesses in the agriculture/ food industry preferred
• Ability to drive the delivery truck and navigate diverse driving landscapes
• Valid driver's license and personal transportation with clean driving record

Term and Hours:

This is a full time, seasonal position from April 13, 2026, through November 20, 2026. The hourly pay rate is $22-24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Weekend and evening work hours are required for this position. The expected start date for the Markets Assistant is April 13, 2026.

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.

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to . Three professional references may be requested post interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Orchard Park, NY 14127 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Orchard Park, NY 14127: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person