Job Opportunities

2026 FARM POSITIONS

CSA Coordinator

Please note: This position pairs well with our Farmers’ Market Coordinator position. Our ideal candidate is able to hold both positions; however, we also encourage and welcome applications for either position individually. If interested in both positions, please indicate on your cover letter.

Job Description:

Common Ground Farm is looking for someone enthusiastic about fresh vegetables and community connection to coordinate our CSA. The CSA Coordinator will report to the Farm Manager and is responsible for executing a smooth CSA operation by:

  • Staffing the CSA check-in table on Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 7:00pm (4 hr/wk total) and on Saturdays from 8:00am - 1:00pm (5 hr/wk total)

  • Setting up, maintaining, and taking down the CSA check-in table and field signs 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after every harvest session

  • Greeting and interacting with CSA members and their guests in a friendly, welcoming manner during their weekly farm visits

  • Acting as the point of contact for CSA Members and their guests for the duration of their membership and relationship with the Common Ground organization, answering any questions or concerns that CSA members may have

  • Working alongside the Farm Manager to understand the details of each weekly share. This will be facilitated by attending a weekly field walk with the farm manager once a week (1 hr/wk)

  • Coordinating with the Farm Manager about CSA add-ons and hand-off items to CSA members at the check-in table

  • Transfer CSA member contact information from Squarespace into our newsletter platform, MailChimp

Schedule:

The CSA Coordinator’s weekly hours differ depending on the time of year. In the summer, the CSA harvest windows are longer and therefore require longer hours. In the fall, the CSA pick-up windows are shorter and require fewer hours to staff. Ideally, prior to the start of the CSA season, the CSA Coordinator will put in a couple hours each week to answer CSA emails, help with marketing for last-minute sales, and learn the ropes of our farm.

June 8 - August 30: 16 hours per week

  • 6.5 hours on Wednesdays from 1:30pm - 8:00pm

  • 7 hours on Saturdays from 7:00am - 2:00pm

  • Up to 2 hours to coordinate CSA Add-Ons and answer questions from CSA members over email, which can be done remotely or in-office

August 31 - October 25: 10 hours per week

  • 4 hours on Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 7:00pm

  • 4 hours on Saturdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm

  • Up to 2 hours to coordinate CSA Add-Ons and answer questions from CSA members over email, which can be done remotely or in-office

Required Qualifications:

  • Committed to Common Ground’s mission to support and engage our community by fostering access and connection to fresh food and local agriculture through farming, education, and farmers’ markets

  • Experience in a public-facing role 

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • A love for vegetables and sharing them with others

  • Enjoys interacting with children and families

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Organized and efficient

  • Strong work ethic; must be a self-starter

  • Punctual–must arrive ahead of CSA pickup start time, ready to work

  • Ability to work in all weather conditions, including bitter cold, sweltering heat, rain, and wind

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

  • Commitment to creating a safe and welcoming work space 

Compensation:

This is an hourly, seasonal position, paying $20/hr. Employees receive free access to farm produce, subject to crop availability. 

Application Process:

Please send a one-page resume, cover letter, and three references to India Fleming-Klink, Assistant Farm Manager, at india@commongroundfarm.org with the subject line “CSA Coordinator 2026.” Please confirm that your schedule availability lines up with our CSA harvest sessions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The preferred start date is ASAP.

Farmers’ Market Coordinator

Please note: This position pairs well with our CSA Coordinator role. Our ideal candidate is able to hold both positions; however, we also welcome and encourage applications for either position individually.  If interested in both positions, please indicate on your cover letter.

Job Description:

Common Ground Farm is looking for someone enthusiastic about fresh vegetables and community connection to run our produce stand at the Beacon Farmers’ Market. The Farmers’ Market Coordinator reports to the Assistant Farm Manager and is responsible for the following: 

  • Arrive at the farm by 8:00 AM to load the market van with produce from the walk-in cooler and market supplies from the barn

  • Transport produce and supplies to the market site

  • Set up an inviting and visually appealing produce display with clear signage

  • Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service to market shoppers

  • Accurately record all sales using Square

  • Break down the stand and pack remaining items at the end of the market at 2pm

  • Return Greens4Greens and SNAP coins to the BFM tent

  • Separate and return empty harvest bins to the farm

  • Return leftover produce to the walk-in cooler

  • Document “Lindley Todd” sales on a separate tracking sheet

Schedule:

  • 7 hours per week

  • Sundays, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

  • Season: May 3, 2026 – November 29, 2026

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior experience staffing a farmers market stand

  • Enthusiasm for vegetables and for sharing them with others

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Ability to recognize repeat customers 

  • Strong organizational skills and efficiency

  • Punctual and reliable

  • Ability to lift 40lbs 

Compensation:

This is an hourly, seasonal position, paying $20/hr. Employees receive free access to farm produce, subject to crop availability. 

Application Process:

Please send a one-page resume, cover letter, and three references to India Fleming-Klink, Assistant Farm Manager, at india@commongroundfarm.org with the subject line “Farmers Market Coordinator 2026.”

Farm Camp Counselor

Job description:

Farm Camp Counselors are essential to ensuring campers feel supported, safe, and engaged throughout the day. Counselors help campers participate fully in camp activities—from welcoming them at drop-off and helping them settle in, to supporting friendships, to making sure they are prepared and organized at the end of the day.

Counselors are assigned to a camper group and work closely with an instructor to support the group throughout the day. They play a key role in maintaining group cohesion, supporting camper behavior, and helping the day run smoothly across all activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the safety of campers including sign in/sign out procedures, remaining aware of campers’ locations, assisting campers with safely crossing the farm road, and following safety practices on the farm

  • Lead and facilitate games and activities during arrival, lunch, and transition times to keep campers engaged

  • Ensure that campers’ needs are met, including managing bathroom and water breaks, helping campers with snacks and meals, applying sunscreen and bug repellent, and supporting overall well-being

  • Support positive behavior, help resolve conflicts between campers, and bring concerns to camp leadership when needed

  • Manage campers’ belongings and help maintain organization

  • Assist instructors in daily activities, including distributing supplies, supporting camper participation, and helping complete projects

  • Support instructors in adapting activities based on group needs, timing, and conditions

  • Assist in setup and cleanup responsibilities for both their own group and the camp as a whole (wipe down tables, put away supplies, take out garbage, etc.) as needed and as assigned

  • Participate in staff meetings

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children

  • Organized and energetic individuals who enjoy spending time with children

  • Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

  • Able to stay active throughout the day (walking, standing, lifting camp materials, etc.)

  • Interest or experience in gardening, nature, art, cooking, or outdoor activities is a plus

Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 3:30 (with a 45 minute staff meeting on Tuesday afternoon) or 10:30 to 5:30.

  • This position is 36 to 40 hours per week on-site.

  • This is a seasonal position, with an immediate start that will run through August 21st.

Location: Wappingers, New York, Common Ground Farm

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour  

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Sember Weinman at director@commongroundfarm.org. Please write Farm Camp Counselor in the subject line.

Common Ground Farm believes we are strengthened by the diversity of our staff, our board and our community and welcomes such diversity, including race, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, and veteran status. We welcome applications from people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.