Work at Balsam Farms

Work at Balsam Farms In 2024!

Founded in 2003, Balsam Farms is a ~200 acre farm on the South Fork of the East End of Long Island. We grow a mix of vegetables, fruits, herbs, cut flowers, and grains. While we are not “certified organic”, we grow the vast majority of our produce according to established OMRI-approved practices. Balsam Farms is best known for our original open-air farm stand in Amagansett, but we also have an indoor market across the Napeague stretch in Montauk.  With a fresh-array of open positions, we are looking for hard-working, motivated candidates to join our team for the upcoming 2024 season!

Position Description:

Farm Stand Team Members report directly to our Farm Stand Managers and are absolutely fundamental to our retail operations.

Not only do our Farm Stand Workers/ Team Members wash, pack, and prepare fresh produce for sale, they also ensure that our shelves and displays are perpetually stocked and ready to go.  While it can be expected that daily jobs at the farm stand will vary by individual and experience, all applicants must be comfortable in customer facing positions, capable of cashiering, and eager to provide excellent customer service.  

Our patrons count on us to answer product-specific questions, give tips and tricks, respond to pricing inquiries, and answer myriad questions about the farm.  Sharing your own interest and experience with local agriculture, food, and cooking are a fun and important part of the job. 

Though this is a seasonal position, there is significant opportunity for growth if the applicant is willing to work the full farm season (May – November) and/or for multiple seasons. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with all tasks required for opening/closing the farm stand each day (setting up and breaking down displays, restocking products, etc)
  • Participating in the washing, packing, and preparing of produce throughout each shift
  • Fielding customer requests and questions accurately and appropriately
  • Demonstrating a positive and helpful attitude towards colleagues and patrons
  • Ensuring produce quality over the course of the day by maintaining fresh and attractive displays 
  • Cashiering: Using POS to process both cash and credit card payments correctly   
  • Maintaining a clean and presentable shared work-space 
  • Working quickly and efficiently both independently and within a team. 
  • Completing assigned tasks, duties, and projects in a timely manner
  • Looking for places to be of service throughout the day and always lending a helping hand

Qualifications:

  • Experience in customer service preferred but not required
  • Demonstration of reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
  • Ability to work weekends/holidays during employment
  • Strong time management skills and consistent attention to detail
  • Flexible, creative, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity, and receive constructive feedback
  • Positive attitude 
  • Ability to lift 40+ lbs repeatedly, stand for extended periods of time, and work outside in hot, cold, and/or wet weather conditions. 
  • Knowledge of fresh fruits and vegetables is preferred but not required.

Position Details:

    • Part-time (20 + hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week)
    • Start Date: Mid-May 2024; End Date: November 2024; 
    • Morning (8am-3/4pm) and afternoon (11am/12pm-7pm/8pm) shifts available. 
    • Must be able to work weekends and holidays
    • Housing not provided

Compensation/Benefits:

  •  $16-27/ hour (including tips) 
  • A fantastic employee discount at the farm stand 

How to apply:

Please apply to our farm using the following form:

2024 Balsam Farms Job Application 

This application is our chance to get to know you, so please use this form to share as much as you can!

Please note the following:

  • All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. 
  • Applicants under 18 must also be able to provide working papers to be eligible for employment. 
  • We are unable to accept applications submitted on behalf of others.

If you have any further issues with the form, please contact: [email protected]

Position Description:

Balsam Farms is seeking a select cadre of managers to join our growing farm!

Farm Stand Managers report directly to the General Managers of our retail operations.  Working closely together, this extended management team ensures the accomplishment of essential tasks and the efficient/smooth flow of our daily and weekly operations. 

A Farm Stand Manager is (very much) a hands-on team-player with a heavy focus on side-by-side assistance, coordination, and oversight of Farm Stand Team/Staff Members (10-20 individuals).  This managerial position is responsible for bringing everyone together to make our bustling retail “floor”, registers, and wash/pack station “sing” from one day to the next.  It is essential that Farm Stand Managers embrace their leadership role by exemplifying the following abilities as well:  Prioritizing tasks and interactions appropriately, remaining organized and calm when things get busy, and intuitively/ easily moving between independent and coordinated teamwork.  

At Balsam Farms, we pride ourselves on building strong positive relationships with our patrons and fellow farmers.  Above all, the right managerial candidate has strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a strong interest in cooking, food, and local agriculture is a huge plus. 

Working at Balsam Farms requires you to be prepared for rigorous, physical, hands-on work that will comprise a large-part of every shift.  Being able to stand, walk, bend, reach, stretch, and regularly shift/ move 40+ pounds of fresh produce (!) is essential.  Since the majority of our work on the farm happens outside, applicants must be comfortable working in hot, cold, and wet environments. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Communicating closely and working directly with the extended management team to problem-solve and stay up to date on what’s happening on the farm
  • Coordinating with the CSA Program Manager and other Farm Administrators on a weekly basis
  • Wholistically overseeing daily farm stand operations including all opening and closing activities related to assigned shifts
  • Clearly delegating priorities and tasks to Farm Stand Staff Members and confirming their completion
  • Effectively managing points of sale (POS) to ensure efficient and professional check-out experiences for customers as well as financial/ register accuracy
  • Managing inventory and ordering of local products on a daily basis
  • Monitoring shelf and display stock and responsively refilling
  • Overseeing the wash and pack station in tandem with stocking necessities  
  • Exemplifying customer service and nurturing the growth of these skills in fellow team members

Qualifications:

  • Experience working on a farm or a wide knowledge of fresh fruits and vegetables preferred but not required.
  • Ability to reliably work weekends/holidays during employment
  • Management experience preferred but not required (willing to train the right candidate) 
  • Excellent time management skills and consistent attention to detail
  • Previous experience with retail POS. Familiarity with Clover POS preferred but not required. 
  • Flexible, creative, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to take direction, ask for help/clarity, and give/accept constructive feedback
  • Positive attitude 
  • Ability to lift 40+ lbs repeatedly, stand for extended periods of time, and work outside in hot, cold, and/or wet weather conditions. 

Position Details:

    • Full-time (40 hours/week), with the opportunity for overtime hours during July and August 
    • Start Date: Mid-May 2024; End Date: November 2024; Opportunity to extend employment for more than one season. Year-round employment possibilities for the right candidate. 
    • Morning (8am-3/4pm) and afternoon (11am/12pm-7pm/8pm) shifts available. 
    • Must be able to work weekends and holidays
    • Housing not provided

Compensation/Benefits:

  • $20-31/hr (including tips)
  • A fantastic employee discount at the farm stand 

How to apply:

Please apply to our farm using the following form:

2024 Balsam Farms Job Application 

This application is our chance to get to know you, so please use this form to share as much as you can!

Please note the following:

  • All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. 
  • Applicants under 18 must also be able to provide working papers to be eligible for employment. 
  • We are unable to accept applications submitted on behalf of others.

If you have any further issues with the form, please contact [email protected]

Position Description: 

Balsam Farms is seeking a CSA Manager to join our growing team! 

Balsam Farms CSA members receive a weekly share of the freshest, in-season produce, with additional add-on options from other quality local food producers.  The CSA Manager is responsible for running and organizing the day-to-day operations of our CSA program with a focus on exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.  Throughout the CSA season, the CSA Manager serves as the conduit between the farm and our loyal, heavily-invested CSA members.  While this position reports directly to the General Managers of our retail operations, the CSA Manager works closely with the extended Farm Stand Management Team to ensure the ongoing  success of our CSA program. 

During the CSA season, the CSA Manager’s work week begins on Wednesday when the CSA produce is harvested.  With the support of the Management Team at our Amagansett Farm Stand, the CSA Manager is responsible for overseeing the stocking, prepping, washing, packing, and distribution of all produce and contents for the week’s CSA shares.  The coordination of these tasks and activities requires a dedication to precision, organization, and the maintenance of correct data from one week to the next.  During the weekly pickups (Thursday-Saturday), the CSA manager distributes the proper share to each CSA member while ensuring that any personalizations and add-ons related to the share are also processed correctly.  At the conclusion of the CSA distribution week (Saturday), the CSA manager is responsible for cleaning up CSA areas and placing remaining produce back into rotation for sale.  Other duties of the CSA manager include administrative tasks such as emailing/calling CSA members and keeping visual records of shares from one week to the next. 

Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the washing and packing of CSA items
  • Packing and distributing CSA shares and add-ons to members
  • Communicating with admin and fellow managers on customer concerns and questions in a timely manner
  • Completing and assisting in administrative tasks pertaining to the CSA program. 
  • Maintaining a clean and presentable work-space 
  • Managing a small team of 1-4 employees

Qualifications: 

  • Experience working on a farm or a wide knowledge and love of fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Experience managing a program/department preferred but not required  
  • Strong time management skills, detail-oriented, and ability to plan ahead
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; friendly demeanor; positive attitude
  • Reliable and trustworthy; responsible
  • Ability to lift 40+ lbs, stand for extended periods of time, and work outside in hot, cold, and/or wet weather conditions. 
  • Ability to work Wednesday – Saturday from late May 2024 to November 2024

Position Details:

  • Minimum Commitment of 25 hours/week but full-time (40 hours/week) employment also available. Opportunity for overtime hours during July and August.
  • Start Date: Mid-May 2024; End Date: November 2024; Opportunity to extend employment for more than one season. Year-round employment possibilities for the right candidate. 
  • Must be able to work Wednesday-Saturday every week
  • Housing not provided

Compensation/Benefits:

  •  $18-30/ hour (including tips)
  • A fantastic employee discount at the farm stand 

How to apply:

Please apply to our farm using the following form:

2024 Balsam Farms Job Application 

This application is our chance to get to know you, so please use this form to share as much as you can!

Please note the following:

  • All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. 
  • Applicants under 18 must also be able to provide working papers to be eligible for employment. 
  • We are unable to accept applications submitted on behalf of others.

If you have any further issues with the form, please contact [email protected]

Please note the following:


All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. 
Applicants under 18 must also be able to provide working papers to be eligible for employment. 
We are unable to accept applications submitted on behalf of others.
If you have any further issues with the form, please contact [email protected]

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