Employment Opportunities at Capital Roots
Capital Roots is changing the lives of people every day by providing access to fresh food and green spaces for all. Through our 55 community gardens, our Food Access programs like the Veggie Mobile, Sprout and our youth powered farm at the Produce Project we are working daily to nourish healthy communities and improve the lives of our citizens.
Capital Roots offers a fun and flexible working environment with generous vacation and holiday leave. Capital Roots is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to nurturing our diverse work environment. We encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability, to apply for vacant positions at Capital Roots.
With the the opening of our Urban Grow Center Expansion, Capital Roots is growing more than ever before. Here are some opportunities to become part of our team and share our passion.
Good Food Market PM Store Clerk (Part-Time)
Join Capital Roots as a PM Store Clerk at our Good Food Market! We’re looking for a friendly, dependable team player to assist customers, stock fresh produce, handle transactions, and help keep the store clean and welcoming. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and have a genuine interest in fresh food and our mission.
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Retail Markets Assistant (Full Time)
The Retail Markets Assistant works to support Capital Roots’ retail fresh food access programs. Providing direct services to consumers via our Mobile Markets (Veggie Mobile® and Veggie Mobile® Sprout), Healthy Stores and on-site market. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive and a driving record acceptable for insurance coverage.
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Squash Hunger Coordinator (Full Time)
Love food, farms, and making a real impact? Join Capital Roots as our Squash Hunger Coordinator and help get fresh, local food to pantries, soup kitchens, and community partners across the Capital Region.
You’ll lead the charge on distributing produce, organizing farm gleanings, coordinating deliveries, and working with awesome volunteers—all to help fight food insecurity and support our local food system.
If you’re organized, energetic, and passionate about healthy food access, this is your chance to do meaningful work every day. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and drive!
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Specialty Markets Coordinator (Full Time)
The Specialty Markets Coordinator at Capital Roots expands access to healthy, affordable food by working with institutions, schools, businesses, and small restaurants. This role involves customer outreach, sales support, order management through Local Line, and food hub operations, including product receiving, deliveries, and food safety compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and passionate about local food systems, with experience in sales or customer service. This full-time position offers a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on food access in the Capital Region.
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AmeriCorps VISTA
Apply and join thousands of AmeriCorps members in the AmeriCorps VISTA program who are united in their mission to lift people and communities out of poverty.
Food Access VISTA – Double Up Food Bucks: Capital Region
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If you have a particular skill or you just want to help out occasionally with different tasks, we can absolutely use your help and find a way for you to get involved.
