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 Store Clerk (Part Time)
The Good Food Market Clerk is a vital member of our Retail Food team, responsible for ensuring an exceptional customer experience and maintaining the quality and organization of our market. This role involves engaging with customers, managing inventory, and performing various operational duties to ensure the smooth functioning of the Good Food Market.
LEARN MOREAPPLY NOWAdministrative Assistant – Development Department (Full Time)
Join Capital Roots as our Administrative Assistant in the Development Department and play a pivotal role in supporting stewardship efforts and fundraising appeals. You’ll maintain and manage our donor database, coordinate community-focused campaigns, and help organize our annual Spring Plant Sale. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the community and have a knack for detail-oriented tasks, we want you on our team!
LEARN MORE & APPLYSquash Hunger Coordinator (Full Time)
The Squash Hunger Coordinator will work to distribute fresh, high-quality food from local farms and small producers to food programs across the greater Capital Region, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and community service organizations. This role involves overseeing the coordination of purchased, donated, and gleaned products while working with dedicated volunteers who pick up and deliver the food weekly.
LEARN MORE & APPLYCommunity Gardens Coordinator (Full Time)
Community Garden Coordinators communicate clear program expectations, distribute needed seeds and materials, provide supportive property maintenance, and cultivate relationships with gardeners. This year-round position mixes office and physical outdoor work differently across the seasons, mostly outdoor April- Oct., mostly indoor Nov. – March; a successful Coordinator will enjoy applying both their physical and mental powers to community service.
LEARN MORE & APPLYRetail Markets Assistant (Full/Part 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.
JOB DESCRIPTIONAPPLY NOWAmeriCorps 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.