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Now hiring limited part-time, seasonal positions from March through October

Market Assistant

Seasonal: May - October 2026

Shifts: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:30-6:30pm

Hourly: $15.00 / hour

The applicant should be able to demonstrate quality customer service and cashier experience or skillsets

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and take down of canopy, tables, and chairs

  • Display and restock products

  • Positively engage with customers on the following

    • Pricing questions

    • Produce variety types

    • Background of South Madison Farmers Market and Neighborhood Food Solutions, Inc.

  • Process cash/credit card sales and farmers market vouchers

  • At times, you may be asked to load & transport equipment, supplies and products to and from farm

Requirements:

  • Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of interview

  • Ability to travel to work site

  • Ability to lift 50-75 lbs

Farm worker

Seasonal: May - October 2026

Shifts: 20-40 hours based on needs of the week. Can discuss schedule

Hourly: $15.00 / hour

The applicant should be willing to work outside, learn how to grow food, and work independently on tasks as instructed by the farm manager

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the collection, transportation and application of composted materials

  • Use farm tools to make raised beds, plant and harvest produce

  • Operate heavy equipment and vehicles for planting, harvesting and transportation activities

  • Mow, string-trim, hand removal and in some cases, application of organic herbicides to suppress weeds

  • Use sprinkler systems and watering wands to irrigate fields and potted plants

  • Organize and store farm supplies, tools and equipment

  • Organize and store produce, supplies and equipment for the South Madison Farmers Market

  • Communicate quality concerns of plants, market produce and equipment or tool malfunctions to the farm manager

  • Wash, clean, fuel and assist in minor repairs of infrastructure, vehicles, equipment and tools.

  • Perform other related work as assigned

Requirements:

  • Ability to travel to work site

  • Ability to lift 50-75 lbs