Local Food Access Delivery Driver

About The People’s Market

The People’s Market is a community-centered food business working to create a more equitable and sustainable local food system. We purchase fresh produce and other foods from small and regional farmers and deliver them directly to families throughout the Washington metropolitan area and Baltimore.

Our drivers help close the final and most important loop in the local food system: getting fresh food from our warehouse to the people and communities we serve. This is an ideal opportunity for a dependable, enterprising, and community-minded person seeking flexible Sunday income while contributing to a meaningful social mission.

Position Overview

• Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
• Service Area: Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore
• Position Type: Part-time, 1099 independent contractor
• Schedule: Sundays only, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM
• Interview Process: 15 minute virtual screening + Paid working interview
• Compensation
  • $5 per successfully completed drop-off
  • Approximately 20–25 deliveries per assigned route
  • Typical route earnings of approximately $100–$125, plus tips

Position Description

The People’s Market is seeking dependable, professional, and customer-focused delivery drivers to join our Sunday delivery team. Drivers pick up prepared customer orders from our Hyattsville warehouse and complete an assigned route using their own reliable vehicle.

As a Local Food Access Delivery Driver, you are more than a person transporting produce. You are a representative of The People’s Market and an important point of connection between local farmers, our organization, and our customers. Every delivery should reflect our positive, welcoming, and community-centered brand.

The ideal candidate is punctual, organized, comfortable working independently, and committed to treating every customer and order with care. This opportunity may be especially well suited for an entrepreneur, freelancer, small-business owner, or other self-directed professional looking for consistent supplemental income and purpose-driven work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Arrive at the Hyattsville warehouse on time for your assigned Sunday route.
• Safely load, organize, transport, and deliver produce boxes and grocery orders.
• Complete all assigned deliveries accurately, efficiently, and within the expected delivery window.
• Use the SmartRoutes delivery application for navigation, route updates, delivery confirmation, and customer notifications.
• Handle every order carefully to protect food quality and prevent damage.
• Review delivery instructions before approaching each address.
• Call apartment customers upon arrival and follow their instructions regarding entry or delivery placement.
• Communicate promptly with dispatch regarding delays, address problems, customer concerns, vehicle issues, or unsuccessful delivery attempts.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service.
• Maintain a positive attitude and represent The People’s Market’s community-centered brand.
• Follow safe driving, loading, parking, and delivery practices.
• Return any undelivered orders or required materials to the designated location.
• Protect confidential customer and delivery information.

Physical Responsibilities

This is an active, hands-on position. Drivers must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the delivery shift.
• Load and unload produce and grocery boxes.
• Repeatedly lift and carry bags weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Navigate stairs, apartment buildings, sidewalks, and varying weather conditions.
• Safely arrange orders inside their vehicle to prevent shifting or damage.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Clean and safe driving record
• Full-coverage automobile insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle with functioning air conditioning
• Smartphone capable of running the SmartRoutes application
• Consistent Sunday availability between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM
• Willingness to complete an applicable background and driving-record check
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Ability to follow delivery instructions and use GPS navigation
• Professional, courteous, and customer-service-oriented demeanor
• Ability to work independently and solve routine delivery problems
• Commitment to punctuality, reliability, and proactive communication
• Genuine interest in food access, local agriculture, community service, or sustainable food systems
• Previous delivery, courier, logistics, warehouse, food-service, customer-service, or entrepreneurial experience is helpful but not required.

Opportunities for Growth

The People’s Market is growing, and reliable drivers may be considered for expanded responsibilities and additional paid opportunities, including:

• Driving a company Sprinter van
• Picking up produce and other products directly from local farms
• Transporting bulk orders and larger community deliveries
• Supporting farmers markets, pop-up markets, and community events
• Assisting with route coordination and delivery-team leadership
• Supporting warehouse loading, staging, inventory, and logistics
• Serving newly added delivery areas as our service network expands

Expanded responsibilities depend on organizational needs, performance, availability, driving qualifications, and demonstrated reliability. Additional work is not guaranteed.

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