Work with us: Fall 2024

Now Hiring: Farmers Market Crew (Philly)

To apply:

We will be in touch for phone interviews soon. If you have any questions after reading the description, don't hesitate to reach to out to katelyn@katydidhill.com! 

Applications for farm and apothecary crew 2025 (based in Sinking Spring PA) will be opening soon. Please fill out this quick form to be notified as soon as we post positions. 


About the farm: Katydid Hill is a farmer owned herbal tea farm and apothecary where we are committed to growing 100% of the herbs in our teas and elixirs. Chamomile is our favorite crop to grow around here, and we specialize in crafting the most aromatic and flavorful cup of chamomile tea you’ve ever had. We believe that the flavor is the medicine and craft each blend to delight, uplift, or simply meet you where you are at. Katydid Hill is co-owned by Katelyn and Ben, partners in love and farming, and grew out of our love of the land and creating space where tea is shared. 

As a team, we grow herbs on about 6 acres with a combination of handwork and small equipment. We process everything by hand in our certified kitchen and sell primarily at farmers markets, on our webstore, and to small shops and grocers nationally. We are excited to be in our 8th farm season, and looking forward to moving and growing our farm! 

Position Description:

You will meet the Katydid crew at one of our markets in Philly - we vend at both the Rittenhouse Square and Clark Park farmers markets on Saturdays. Typically you will meet Ben at Clark Park and work that market solo while he goes to do Rittenhouse. This is a fun, people and community oriented position - you’ll be an important part of enthusiastically promoting the mission of our farm and generally be a badass guide to herbal tea.

Schedule / location:

  • Saturdays, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; hours change slightly seasonally 
    • Time off market hours must be scheduled 4 weeks in advance
    • Option to take on other nearby markets may be available 
  • Based in Philly, typically Clark Park. Flexibility to work at either Rittenhouse Square or Clark Park is helpful. 
  • We would love to host you for a day at the farm for paid training if possible! We can also do a remote training session prior to your first market.

Farmers markets: 

  • Support all aspects of our weekly farmers markets, keeping a pulse on sales, getting to know our regulars, and chatting enthusiastically and knowledgeably about our tea blends and all other products
  • Be a guide for folks of all walks of life who are interested in herbal teas and elixirs; meet them where they’re at and offer appropriate recommendations; serve them some tea samples!
  • Keep market stands simple, clear, consistent, educational and helpful
  • Follow all health department regulations 
  • Maintain accurate sales records and market reports

Required Qualifications:

  • At least one year experience in customer service, retail or service industry
  • A passion for local food systems, local herbal medicine
  • Comfort with numbers and making change
  • **This is a physical, outdoor position. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (the duration of market is 4-5 hours); lift 50 lbs above your waist; be willing to work in all weather conditions; be able to move bins, set up our tent and set up/breakdown the stand alone.

Important Personal Attributes and Experience:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced market environment
  • Strong communication and time management skills; ability to give and receive feedback
  • A strong work ethic and a strong self care and community care value
  • Outgoing/extroverted personality who sincerely enjoys chatting with folks, sharing and educating about herbs; and comfortable in being a shameless, unabashed enthusiast of our farm’s mission

Beneficial Attributes and Experience:

  • Education, experience or demonstrated interest in herbal medicine
  • Farm work or volunteer experience
  • Knowledge or experience of Shopify or POS systems

Compensation:

  • Day rate of $120 plus commission on sale, W2 employee status.
    • Staff discounts: 50% discount on all packaged retail products; 20% discount on bulk sizes (1 lb bags, 8 oz elixirs)